The average train between Milan and Essen takes 17h 40m and the fastest train takes 13h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Essen. 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 Milan and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 3:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 17h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Essen. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Essen station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
Milan to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Essen station.
Book your Milan to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia, TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Milan and Essen is 752.4 km. The road distance is 1,270 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Essen via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 10m.
