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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 23h 40m.

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 - €260.

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, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Essen central train station via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Rome to Essen?

The distance between Rome and Essen is 1203 km. The road distance is 1452.5 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 5m and costs €180 - €400.

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 FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Essen train from?

Rome to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €400 and takes 14h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 23h 40m.

Where does the Rome to Essen bus arrive?

Rome to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Essen train arrive?

Rome to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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 24m to drive from Rome to Essen.

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

Book your Rome to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2583+ 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, train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 16m
€88–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N537
23h 40m
€62–123
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 5m
€188–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescarabus
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
23h 23m
€132–215
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 / ...
20h 50m
€244–426
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 26m
€87–283
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 35m
€76–268
Drive 1,452.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Essencar 1,452.5 km
13h 24m
€226–326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
14h 4m
€226–1,183

Rome to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

14h 5mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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

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

Eurowings, ITA Airways, and Lufthansa fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 5m.

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