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Trip Summary
There are 45 daily trains from Dachau to Essen. Traveling by train from Dachau to Essen usually takes around 6 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 296 mi (476 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 26m |
| Lowest price | $79.95 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Dachau to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Dachau to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 38 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 6h 11m | $110.69 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 38 | 6h 48m | $105.32 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 7h 29m | $80.60 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Dachau to Essen start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Dachau leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Dachau to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 26 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Dachau and Essen is approximately 296 miles, or 476 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Dachau to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Dachau at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 45 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Dachau.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Dachau?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Dachau where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Dachau:
Train Station
Dachau Stadt
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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