The average train between Essen and Venice takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Venice. 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 Venice at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 44m • 3 changesWant 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 Hbf station and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia station via Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Essen to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
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The distance between Essen and Venice is 775.4 km. The road distance is 1030 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 37m.