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Trip Summary
You can pick from 36 daily train trips between Essen and Unterhaching. The average train journey from Essen to Unterhaching takes 7 hours and 47 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 18 minutes.
| Distance | 312 mi (501 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 18m |
| Lowest price | $49.55 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Unterhaching?
2 train services operate from Essen to Unterhaching. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 33 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 7h 46m | $133.92 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 7h 58m | $93.13 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Unterhaching start from $55, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Unterhaching. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Kettwig Stausee and one other station. And in Unterhaching trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Unterhaching train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Unterhaching faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 18 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Unterhaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Unterhaching is approximately 312 miles, or 501 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 18 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Unterhaching. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 2:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 36 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 Unterhaching to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Kettwig Stausee
There are two stations in Essen where you can board the train to Unterhaching.
All train stations in Essen:
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Where is the train station in Unterhaching?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Unterhaching has one train station.
Train stations in Unterhaching:
Train Station
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