The average train between Rome and Essen takes 17h 4m and the fastest train takes 13h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Milano Centrale station, Arth-Goldau station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
Rome to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Rome and Essen is 1141.2 km. The road distance is 1453 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 14h 37m.
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