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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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Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Munich Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW | 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 RUB 3,029, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from RUB 2,022. The average price for this train route is around RUB 12,486. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Munich to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Munich to Essen is 6h 19m, covering a distance of 305 miles (492 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Munich to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Munich to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Munich to Essen at 6:09am. And 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 most timely service from Munich to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 RUB 7,077To 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 RUB 7,077 to RUB 22,445 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 RUB 7,077 which is on 2026-10-09.
