The average train between Palermo and Essen takes 34h 18m and the fastest train takes 33h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo 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 Palermo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 34h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Roma Termini station, Milano Centrale station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.
Palermo to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Palermo and Essen is 1561.9 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Essen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 25h 40m.