The average train between Essen and Trento takes 15h 49m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Trento. 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 twice daily between Essen and Trento. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Trento at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




12h 48m • 4 changes




12h 32m • 4 changes




12h 32m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




17h 32m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Trento. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Trento station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
Essen to Trento train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Trento train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trento station.
Book your Essen to Trento train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 4 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Trento is 670.4 km. The road distance is 1,006 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trento via München Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 48m.