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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Essen is to fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Rome to Essen?

The distance between Rome and Essen is 1203 km. The road distance is 1452.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Essen without a car is to train which takes 14h 34m and costs €220 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rome to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Essen bus from?

Rome to Essen bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Essen train from?

Rome to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Essen?

The best way to get from Rome to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €700 and takes 14h 34m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 25h 11m.

Where does the Rome to Essen bus arrive?

Rome to Essen bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Rome to Essen train arrive?

Rome to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Essen is 1453 km. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Rome to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 16m
€87–218
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
14h 34m
€228–675
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Dortmund Hbfbus Raffadali – Hagen
25h 11m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h 2m
€319–625
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 6m
€87–257
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 30m
€99–316
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
25h 50m
€114–186
Drive 1,452.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Essencar 1,452.7 km
13h 25m
€231–333
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
15h 59m
€258–357

Rome to Essen by train

42Weekly Trains

14h 34mAverage Duration

€228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,202.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 14h 34m.

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