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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bressanone. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bressanone Brixen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station and Innsbruck Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Essen to Bressanone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bressanone train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bressanone Brixen station.
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The distance between Essen and Bressanone is 626.1 km. The road distance is 801 km.
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.