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Trip Overview

The average train between Milan and Essen Hbf takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 18m
Duration
938 km
Distance
€213
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Milan to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Milan and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 48m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 53m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 48m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 9m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 53m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 48m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 9m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 53m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 48m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milan to Essen Hbf? 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: 938 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 10h 3m.

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