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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Modena takes 16h 10m 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.

16h 10m
Duration
1,075 km
Distance
€245
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Modena train times

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 6:00 PM which arrives into Modena at 3:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce17h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity21h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity19h 26m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity19h 26m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity19h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity19h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce11h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 1,075.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 10m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Modena via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 3m.

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