The average train between Bologna and Essen takes 15h and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bologna and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Milano Centrale station, Arth-Goldau station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
Bologna to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bologna and Essen is 838.2 km. The road distance is 1095 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 12h 36m.
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