The average train between Essen and Brescia takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Brescia. 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 5 times a day between Essen and Brescia. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Brescia at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Brescia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brescia. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Brescia station via Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Essen to Brescia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Brescia train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Brescia station.
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The distance between Essen and Brescia is 699.2 km. The road distance is 946 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brescia via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 57m.