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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Como takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Como. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 23m
Duration
870 km
Distance
€252
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
  3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
9h 41m
€212–553

Essen to Como train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Como. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Como at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 870.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Como, Italy?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Como S. Giovanni via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 9h 41m.

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