The average train between Essen and Modena takes 16h 5m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Modena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Modena. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Modena at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Modena? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Modena. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Modena station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
Essen to Modena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Modena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Modena station.
Book your Essen to Modena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Modena is 810.7 km. The road distance is 1,085 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Modena via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 46m.