Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | ZOB Hackerbrücke | Cheapest | |||||
National Express + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | ZOB Hackerbrücke | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München | Essen Central Train Station | Unterfoehring Train Station | No tags | |||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München | Essen Central Train Station | Unterfoehring Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Munich Fröttmaning | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Munich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Munich?
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Munich
- A
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany - C
München Hauptbahnhof
Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany - D
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
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Munich?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Munich start from DKK 152. The average price for this train route is around DKK 750. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Munich?
The average train journey time from Essen to Munich is 6h 31m, covering a distance of 492 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Munich route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 40 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Munich?
The earliest train from Essen to Munich departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:00.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Munich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Munich?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Munich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Munich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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 1 Sept 2026 with a price of DKK 393To 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 DKK 393 to DKK 1,603 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 DKK 519, which is on 2026-09-03.
