The average train between Essen and Pisa takes 17h 1m and the fastest train takes 13h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Pisa. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Pisa. 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 Pisa at 1:28 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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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Pisa? 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 Pisa. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Pisa station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
Essen to Pisa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Pisa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pisa Centrale station.
Book your Essen to Pisa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Pisa is 898 km. The road distance is 1,287 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Pisa Centrale via Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 14h 55m.