Essen to Modena Trains

Essen to Modena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Modena takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. There is at least one train 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.

14h 8m
Duration: 1,075 km
Distance: €276
Average price: Once daily
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Fr

13h 3m

€166–453

Essen to Modena train times

Trains run once daily 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 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:00 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 14m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 14m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:26 AM
Arrives next day
19h 26m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day
17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 14m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 14m • 3 changes

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