The average train between Essen and Rome takes 16h 51m and the fastest train takes 13h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Rome. 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 Rome. 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 Rome at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Rome? 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Rome station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
Essen to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Essen to Rome train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Essen and Rome is 1,141.2 km. The road distance is 1,485 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h.