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Essen to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bologna takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bologna. 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 27m
Duration
1,117 km
Distance
€285
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
12h 9m
€182–858

Essen to Bologna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Essen to Bologna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,116.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bologna centrale via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 9m.

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