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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Essen is to train and fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 5h 12m.

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 12m and costs €30 - €180.

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 Frankfurt central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

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 8h 52m.

How far is it from Como to Essen?

The distance between Como and Essen is 734 km. The road distance is 839.9 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 8h 52m and costs €170 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 Onebus, 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 8h 52m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Como to Essen bus arrive?

Como to Essen bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Mühlheim am Main 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 840 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Como to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Como to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Como to Essen by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
5h 12m
€34–175
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
8h 52m
€170–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Mühlheim am Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
11h 32m
€99–143
Drive 839.9 km
1. Drive from Como to Essencar 839.9 km
7h 43m
€134–193
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
5h 37m
€91–255
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h
€77–244
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 40m
€132–330
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€94–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 22m
€138–319
Train
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
9h 59m
€157–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
12h 21m
€143–177

Como to Essen by train

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Distance: 733.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Essen central train station via Mühlheim am Main, Mühlheim, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 11h 32m.

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