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Trip Overview

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.

16h 51m
Duration
1,485 km
Distance
€346
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
14h
€230–751

Essen to Rome train times

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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  • Distance: 1,484.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 51m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h.

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