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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Train | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Train | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Train | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW | Train | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
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| Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Train | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Train | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Munich to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Munich and Essen?
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
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Munich to Essen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Munich to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Munich to Essen start at PLN 93. The average price for this train route is around PLN 569. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Munich to Essen?
The average train trip from Munich to Essen takes 6h 19m and covers 492 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Munich to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Munich to Essen?
The earliest train from Munich to Essen departs at 6:09am. The latest train departs at 10:46pm.
What is the best train operator from Munich to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Munich to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Munich to Essen?
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 Munich to Essen?
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 Munich to Essen was searched and found on Oct 9, 2026 with a price of PLN 323To 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 PLN 323 to PLN 1,023 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 PLN 323 which is on 2026-10-09.
