The average train between Essen Hbf and Milan takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Milan. 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 every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Milan. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Milan at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Milan? 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 Essen Hbf to Milan. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Milan station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Essen Hbf to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Milan train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Milan is 684.7 km. The road distance is 904 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Milano Centrale via Basel SBB and Lugano in around 10h 42m.