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Trip Overview

The average train between Venice and Essen takes 17h 34m and the fastest train takes 12h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice 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 34m
Duration
1,203 km
Distance
€279
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Venice to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Venice and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venice is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 40m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Venice 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: 1,203.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 34m

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

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 13h 31m.

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