What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 17h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Como to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €45 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Essen central train station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Essen. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Como to Essen?

The distance between Como and Essen is 732 km. The road distance is 839.1 km.

How do I travel from Como to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Essen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 14m and costs €150 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Como to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Como to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Essen bus from?

Como to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.

Where do I catch the Como to Essen train from?

Como to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Essen?

The best way to get from Como to Essen is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 14m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Como to Essen bus arrive?

Como to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Como to Essen train arrive?

Como to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Como to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Essen is 839 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Como to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Como to Essen?

Book your Como to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Como to Essen?

Book your Como to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2595+ hotels available in Essen.

Como to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Como to Essen by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Como Borghi to Saronno
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MXP - DUS
5h 6m
€46–251
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Mannheim HbfEc
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
9h 14m
€155–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN1308 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Dortmund central bus stationN07
17h 4m
€50–147
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBEc
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Süd SS6
13h 39m
€264–459
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LIN - DUS
5h 43m
€86–296
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
6h 40m
€149–382
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)LIN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
7h
€75–228
Train
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBEc
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
9h 52m
€99–269
Drive 839.1 km
1. Drive from Como to Essen839.1 km
7h 35m
€130–187

Como to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 14mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 732.4 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Como S.Giovanni to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Essen central train station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Dortmund central bus station in around 17h 4m.

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