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Essen to Lucca trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lucca takes 17h 1m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lucca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 1m
Duration
1,286 km
Distance
€319
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 Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
  5. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain train Re
15h 2m
€197–699

Essen to Lucca train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Lucca. 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 Lucca at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,285.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lucca via Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 15h 2m.

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