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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Tropea is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 32h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Tropea is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Tropea?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Tropea. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Tropea via München Hbf, Bolzano Bozen and Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

How far is it from Essen to Tropea?

The distance between Essen and Tropea is 1652 km. The road distance is 2059 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Tropea without a car is to train which takes 22h 8m and costs €280 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Essen to Tropea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Tropea train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Tropea?

The best way to get from Essen to Tropea is to train which takes 22h 8m and costs €280 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 32h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Tropea train arrive?

Essen to Tropea train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Tropea?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Tropea is 2059 km. It takes approximately 19h 2m to drive from Essen to Tropea.

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

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Where can I stay near Tropea?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Tropea.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Tropea by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane DUS - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain
7h 6m
€85–332
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Paolatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Paola to Tropeatrain Ic
22h 8m
€285–494
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Cosenzabus
4. Take the bus from Cosenza to Lamezia Termebus 582 / ...
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain Re
31h 31m
€172–378
Drive 2,059 km
1. Drive from Essen to Tropeacar 2,059 km
19h 2m
€317–457
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FRA - SUF
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain
8h 10m
€115–381
Train via Basel
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 Tropeatrain Ic
26h 45m
€138–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rosarnobus Milano
32h 6m
€116–188
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Tropeacar
19h 21m
€315–1,327

Essen to Tropea by train

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22h 8mAverage Duration

€285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,652.3 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Tropea via München Hbf, Bolzano Bozen, and Paola in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Tropea via Bologna Centrale, Rosarno, and Rosarno in around 32h 6m.

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