The average train between Bari and Essen takes 25h 58m and the fastest train takes 25h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bari to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bari and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bari is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Reggio Emilia Av and take an average of 25h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bari to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bari to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bari station and arriving at Essen station via Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.
Bari to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.
Bari to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bari to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bari and Essen is 1,373.6 km. The road distance is 1,796 km.
You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Essen Hbf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 18h 11m.