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Trip Overview

The average train between Modena and Essen takes 16h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Modena 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.

16h 28m
Duration
1,114 km
Distance
€229
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Modena to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Modena and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Modena is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 18m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Modena 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: 1,114 km
  • Duration: 16h 28m

What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Modena to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 12h 34m.

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