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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
1,485 km
Distance
€337
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.

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  • Distance: 1,484.8 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.

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