Essen to Munich

Essen to Munich

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Essen to Munich Schedule

Essen to Munich Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:05 - 04:45€ 70.98
CD 1st Class Seat 05:54 - 11:07€ 488.44
CD Unreserved 2nd Class Seat 07:53 - 13:05€ 257.81
FlixBus Economy 09:36 - 09:10€ 27.98
CD Unreserved 2nd Class Seat 10:11 - 15:27€ 257.81
Eurowings Economy #EW908812:50 - 14:00€ 119.85
Eurowings Economy 15:05 - 20:15€ 142.80
FlixBus Economy 17:55 - 07:10€ 27.98
FlixBus Economy 18:25 - 09:00€ 35.98
Vueling Economy 21:00 - 09:50€ 135.15

Transportation from Essen to Munich

Facts about the transport from Essen to Munich

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:54 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day58
Distance626 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBlablacar Bus, CD, Eurowings, FlixBus, Norwegian Air UK, TUI fly Germany, Vueling

How to get from Essen to Munich

Travelling between Essen and Munich is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 578.77 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 38.32.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Munich?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 34 hours to travel between Essen and Munich depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Munich. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 10h to reach Munich.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Munich?

Travelling between Essen and Munich can be as cheap as USD 38.32 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 578.77 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Munich ?

  • 36 from Essen to Munich starting from 05:54 Essen Central until 10:11 Essen Central
  • 9 from Essen to Munich starting from 06:15 Essen Train Station until 21:00 Essen Bus Station Freiheit
  • 8 by Bus+Train from Essen to Munich starting from 09:36 Essen Central until 18:03 Essen Central
  • 5 from Essen to Munich starting from 06:20 Duesseldorf Airport until 18:45 Duesseldorf Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Munich.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Essen to Munich, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 160.78.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Essen and Munich

Eurowings, Norwegian Air UK, TUI fly Germany, Vueling

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Munich overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Munich

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Munich?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus