The average train between Merano and Essen takes 15h 8m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano 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 Merano and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 15h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Essen. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Brennero - Brenner station, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 station and Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Merano to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Merano and Essen is 612 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Essen Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 12h 53m.
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