The average train between Essen and Como takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Como. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Como. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Como at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Como? 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 Como. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Como S. Giovanni station via Basel SBB station and Bellinzona station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Essen to Como train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
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The distance between Essen and Como is 646.2 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Como S. Giovanni via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 9h 16m.