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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Florence takes 16h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Florence. 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 7m
Duration
1,208 km
Distance
€301
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain train
13h 12m
€190–887

Essen to Florence train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Florence. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Florence at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,208.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 7m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 12m.

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