The average train between Essen and Venice takes 17h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Venice. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Venice. 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 Venice at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Venice? 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 Venice. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Venice station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.
Essen to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia station.
Book your Essen to Venice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Essen and Venice is 775.4 km. The road distance is 1,170 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h.