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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Essen is to train and fly which costs €29 - €170 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Essen central train station via Milan and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Essen. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Milan to Essen?

The distance between Milan and Essen is 717 km. The road distance is 883.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Essen without a car is to train via Basel which takes 10h 3m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Milan to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Milan to Essen train from?

Milan to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Essen?

The best way to get from Milan to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €160 - €320 and takes 10h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Milan to Essen bus arrive?

Milan to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Milan to Essen train arrive?

Milan to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Milan to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Essen is 883 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Milan to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly Milan Linate Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
4h 22m
€102–259
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
4h 49m
€29–162
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
10h 3m
€169–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
15h 14m
€84–129
Drive 883.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Essencar 883.3 km
8h 10m
€164–237
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€66–276
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane MXP - DTM
5h 48m
€34–227
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 46m
€77–304
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 5m
€82–247
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Frankfurttrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
13h 9m
€249–444

Milan to Essen by train

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Distance: 716.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 10h 3m.

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