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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Essen is to fly and train which costs €85 - €270 and takes 6h 14m.

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 17m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.

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 Rho-Fiera Milano and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

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 13h 51m and costs €240 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 17m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €750 and takes 13h 51m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 57m.

Where does the Rome to Essen bus arrive?

Rome to Essen bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Duesseldorf Worringer Straße station.

Where does the Rome to Essen train arrive?

Rome to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Rogoredo 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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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 17m
€87–217
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
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 14m
€86–267
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredotrain
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
13h 51m
€249–741
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Duesseldorf Worringer Straßebus
2. Take the bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
20h 57m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h 11m
€319–825
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 29m
€99–336
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane FCO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 40m
€87–321
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
€121–199
Drive 1,452.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Essencar 1,452.7 km
13h 25m
€227–328
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
15h 59m
€256–354

Rome to Essen by train

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13h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,202.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 Rho-Fiera Milano and Basel SBB in around 13h 51m.

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