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Essen to Bressanone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bressanone takes 16h 55m and the fastest train takes 12h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Bressanone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 55m
Duration
904 km
Distance
€182
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Bressanone train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Bressanone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bressanone at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)ÖBBTrenitalia12h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)ÖBBTrenitalia17h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)ÖBBTrenitalia17h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)ÖBBTrenitalia17h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)ÖBBTrenitalia17h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)ÖBBTrenitalia17h 30m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 903.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bressanone Brixen via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 11m.

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