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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rome is to train and fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rome. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Rome?

The distance between Essen and Rome is 1203 km. The road distance is 1453.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rome without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs €210 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Essen to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rome train from?

Essen to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or fly from Essen to Rome?

The best way to get from Essen to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €750 and takes 14h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Rome train arrive?

Essen to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rome is 1453 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Essen to Rome.

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

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Where can I stay near Rome?

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Essen to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Rome by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane DUS - FCO
5h 19m
€82–207
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CGN - FCO
5h 43m
€81–245
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
14h 1m
€218–719
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N537
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain Fr
21h 18m
€107–213
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
20h 17m
€174–540
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FRA - FCO
6h 18m
€87–276
Drive 1,453.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Romecar 1,453.2 km
13h 21m
€227–328
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
13h 39m
€225–1,187

Essen to Rome by bus, tram, and train

4Weekly Services

21h 18mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,202.6 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 1m.

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