The average train between Italy and Essen takes 17h 52m and the fastest train takes 13h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy to Essen. 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 3 times a day between Italy and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Italy to Essen. However, there are services departing from Italy station and arriving at Essen station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
Italy to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Italy to Essen train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Italy and Essen is 1,069.5 km. The road distance is 1,518 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 14h 7m.