The average train between Essen and Chiasso takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Chiasso. 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 5 times a week between Essen and Chiasso. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chiasso at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 55m • 2 changes


8h 55m • 2 changes


8h 55m • 2 changes


9h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chiasso. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Chiasso station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Essen to Chiasso train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Chiasso train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chiasso station.
Book your Essen to Chiasso train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Essen and Chiasso is 642.3 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chiasso via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 9h 6m.