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 - €210 and takes 6h 33m.

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 19m and costs €75 - €250.

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 37m.

How far is it from Rome to Essen?

The distance between Rome and Essen is 1203 km. The road distance is 1452.6 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 37m and costs €210 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Rome to Essen, including transfers.

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 or fly from Rome to Essen?

The best way to get from Rome to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €430 and takes 14h 37m.

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 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?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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 19m
€79–243
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€78–307
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
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 37m
€214–426
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 9974 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Essen central train stationbus N537
21h 4m
€123–198
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 53m
€294–385
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 33m
€87–209
Drive 1,452.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Essencar 1,452.6 km
13h 25m
€223–322
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
14h 4m
€224–1,181

Rome to Essen by train

45Weekly Trains

14h 37mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,202.7 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 14h 37m.

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