The average train between Reggio Emilia and Essen takes 17h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reggio Emilia is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reggio Emilia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Reggio Emilia station and arriving at Essen station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
Reggio Emilia to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Reggio Emilia Av station.
Reggio Emilia to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Reggio Emilia to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Reggio Emilia and Essen is 797.9 km. The road distance is 1,088 km.
You can take a train from Reggio Emilia Av to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 11h 53m.