The average train between Bolzano and Essen takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolzano 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 Bolzano and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolzano is at 10:02 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bolzano station and arriving at Essen station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Bolzano to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Bolzano to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bolzano and Essen is 635.9 km. The road distance is 945 km.
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Essen Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 10h 25m.