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Trip Overview

The average train between Italy and Essen takes 17h 42m 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.

17h 42m
Duration
1,519 km
Distance
€289
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Italy to Essen train times

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 48m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 28m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 49m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 48m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 28m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 49m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 39m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 28m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 28m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Italy to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,518.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 42m

What companies run services between Italy and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 14h 8m.

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