Essen to Munich distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 636 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 493 km (307 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Munich to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 493 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 636 km | 6 h 17 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Munich would cost roughly 1280–1723 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 636 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Munich is at 49.82° N, 9.38° E.
The nearest town is Altenbuch, Landkreis Miltenberg, Bayern — about 247 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Munich?
By car it is 636 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Munich is 493 kilometres (307 miles or 266 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Munich?
The driving distance is 636 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Essen?
Munich lies to the SE (137°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Munich cost?
Over 636 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Munich would cost roughly 1280–1723 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
Distances from Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |