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Bolzano to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolzano and Essen takes 14h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. 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.

14h 17m
Duration
938 km
Distance
€222
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bolzano to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Bolzano and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolzano is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 35m • 4 changes
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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 35m • 4 changes
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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 35m • 4 changes
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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 40m • 4 changes
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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 40m • 4 changes
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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express19h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBÖBBDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 48m • 4 changes
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    Sudtirol Alto AdigeÖBBRailjetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express12h 48m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 938.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bolzano to Essen Hbf via Brennero, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 12h 9m.

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