The average train between Venice and Essen takes 18h 37m 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.
Trains run 3 times a day 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 18h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Essen station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
Venice to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
Venice to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Venice to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Venice and Essen is 775.4 km. The road distance is 1,166 km.
You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 13h 56m.