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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Venice takes 16h 50m and the fastest train takes 12h 12m. 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.

16h 50m
Duration
1,170 km
Distance
€329
Average price
5 times a day
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 Venezia S. Luciatrain train Fr
14h
€193–732

Essen to Venice train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Venice. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Venice at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Essen to Venice.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,169.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 50m

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

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

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