Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia to Munich, Bavaria from €23: 11 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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$23 RideshareBest price

639 kmDistance

2h 48m Fastest

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Type	Mo 10/03	Tu 11/03	We 12/03	Th 13/03	Fr 14/03	Sa 15/03	Su 16/03
Bus	$24	$20	$25	$26	$33	$32	$32
Train	$31	$38	$35	$60	$97	$66	$76
Fly	$44	$66	$55	$66	$73	$101	$88

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Essen - Munich operators

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Train

Contact phone

+49 0180 6 99 66 33

Website

https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf

Average Duration

5h 13m

Estimated price

89-107

Train from Essen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf

Average Duration

21m

Estimated price

1079-230

Train from Essen Hbf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf

Average Duration

Estimated price

231-232

Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

Average Duration

24m

Estimated price

1079-230

Contact phone

+49 (0) 221 800 20 820

Website

https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en

Train from Essen Hbf to Munich East Station

Average Duration

5h 42m

Estimated price

89-116

Bus

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus station

Average Duration

9h 50m

Estimated price

45-67

Bus from Essen Hbf to Munich

Average Duration

10h 28m

Estimated price

0-0

Rideshare

Contact phone

+3 318 576 2228

Website

https://www.blablacar.com

Rideshare from Essen to Munich

Average Duration

6h 36m

Estimated price

23-40

Plane

Website

https://www.lufthansa.com

Plane from Düsseldorf Airport to Munich Airport

Average Duration

1h 10m

Estimated price

899-1070

Website

https://www.eurowings.com

Plane from Düsseldorf Airport to Munich Airport

Average Duration

1h 10m

Estimated price

67-1076

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The distance between Essen and Munich is 495.7 km by air. By train, it takes approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes to reach Munich from Essen. If you prefer a combination of transportation, taking a train to Dusseldorf and then flying from there will take about 3 hours and 26 minutes. By car, the journey takes around 5 hours and 19 minutes, while a bus ride can take up to 9 hours and 50 minutes.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Essen to Munich is to rideshare, which typically costs around €23-€41. While this option takes longer at 6 hours and 36 minutes, it can be a budget-friendly choice for those looking to save money. However, if time is of the essence, the quickest way to travel is by train and fly, which takes approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes but can be more expensive with prices ranging from €86-€345.

When traveling from Essen to Munich the prices for a train ticket can range from €73 to €100. On the other hand, the prices for a bus ticket between the two cities vary from €45 to €68.

To travel from Essen to Munich without using public transportation, you can consider using Blablacar's carpooling service. This allows you to rideshare with others who are traveling the same route. Another option is to drive directly, as the distance between Essen and Munich is approximately 638.9 km and the drive takes around 5 hours and 19 minutes. However, keep in mind that the cost of driving can vary between €91 and €145.

To travel from Essen to Munich without a car, the best option is to take a train. The train journey takes approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes, and ticket prices range from €73 to €100.

Yes, there is a direct link between Essen and Munich. You can take a direct train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf, which operates hourly and takes approximately 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can also take a direct bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus station, which departs four times a day and takes around 9h 50m.

The flight between Essen and Munich typically takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. The cost of the flight can vary depending on the airline and the time of booking, but it is generally affordable and can range from around $50 to $150.

There are numerous accommodation options near Munich with over 1,029 hotels to choose from. Prices for hotels in the area start at €32 per night.