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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Italy takes 16h 48m and the fastest train takes 13h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Italy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 48m
Duration
1,478 km
Distance
€304
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Essen to Italy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Italy. 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 Italy at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 19m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 24m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 19m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 19m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 19m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 19m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 19m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Italy? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,478 km
  • Duration: 16h 48m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Italy?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 1m.

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