The average train between Essen Hbf and Florence takes 15h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Florence. 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 4 times a day between Essen Hbf and Florence. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Florence at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Florence. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Florence station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
Essen Hbf to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Florence train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Florence is 909.7 km. The road distance is 1,209 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Firenze S.M.N. via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 54m.