The average train between Essen and Venice takes 15h 43m and the fastest train takes 12h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Venice. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Venice. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Venice at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Venice. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia station via Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
Essen to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Venice train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia station.
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The distance between Essen and Venice is 775.4 km. The road distance is 1030 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h.