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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | ZOB Hackerbrücke | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Unterfoehring Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Munich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Munich?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Munich
- AZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
- BMunich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
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München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany - E
München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Munich by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Munich cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Munich is £81. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Munich 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 Essen to Munich?
A train trip between Essen and Munich is around 6h 17m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 4m. This is the time it takes to travel the 306 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Essen and Munich?
The number of trains from Essen to Munich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 39. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Munich by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Essen to Munich?
When taking the train from Essen to Munich, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Munich?
Trains travelling between Essen and Munich leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at ZOB Hackerbrücke, München Hauptbahnhof, Munich Airport.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Munich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £19 to £186 for a train ticket from Essen to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-27.
