Trains tickets from Munich to Essen

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Next departures for Munich to Essen on August 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
Munich Hbf
Essen Central Train StationCheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Munich Hbf
Essen Central Train StationFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
ZOB Hackerbrücke
HBFNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
Munich Hbf
Essen Central Train StationNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Munich Hbf
Essen Central Train StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$28 - US$211Average Duration13h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$23 - US$274Average Duration6h 31m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$28 - US$70Average Duration6h 30m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Munich to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Munich to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$127
Average train trip duration6h 31m
Number of daily trains17
Earliest train departure6:12am
Distance492 km
Latest train departure11:32pm

Munich to Essen Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Munich - Essen

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

    The average train ticket price from Munich to Essen is US$127. The best way to find cheap 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!

  2. How long is the trip from Munich to Essen?

    A train trip between Munich and Essen is around 6h 31m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 8m. This is the time it takes to travel the 493 km that separates the two cities.

  3. 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 17. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Munich to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. 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.

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

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

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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08-20
US$79
08-21
US$144
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US$58
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About Train Travel

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Munich and Essen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Munich to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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