How much does a train ticket from Munich to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Munich to Essen is $121. The best way to find train tickets from Munich to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Munich to Essen?

A train trip between Munich and Essen is around 6h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 306 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Munich and Essen?

The number of trains from Munich to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Munich to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Munich to Essen?

When taking the train from Munich to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Munich to Essen?

Trains traveling between Munich and Essen leave from ZOB Hackerbrücke or München Hauptbahnhof and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

Train Munich to Essen from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Munich to Essen on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	11h 22m	9:02am	HBF	Cheapest
	6:27pm	Munich Hbf	5h 13m	11:40pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	11h 7m	3:52pm	HBF	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	6:12am	Munich Hbf	6h 33m	12:45pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	6:25am	Munich Hbf	5h 15m	11:40am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

306 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $223	Average Duration23h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $284	Average Duration6h 28m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $68	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Munich and Essen?

Munich

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ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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München Hauptbahnhof
Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
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Munich Airport
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München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany
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München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Train and bus companies in DE:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Munich to Essen by train

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The cheapest trip from Munich to Essen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $81

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Munich to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $81 to $207 for a train ticket from Munich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-22.