The average train between Essen and Bolzano takes 17h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Bolzano. 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 once daily between Essen and Bolzano. The earliest departure is at 4:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bolzano at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 17h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bolzano Bozen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station and Innsbruck Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
Essen to Bolzano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bolzano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.
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The distance between Essen and Bolzano is 635.9 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bolzano Bozen via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 46m.