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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Milan takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Milan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 31m
Duration
904 km
Distance
€229
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  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
10h 41m
€138–521

Essen to Milan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Milan. 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 Milan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 904.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Milano Centrale via Basel SBB and Lugano in around 10h 41m.

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