The average train between Rome Airport (FCO) and Essen takes 21h 2m and the fastest train takes 18h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome Airport (FCO) 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 Rome Airport (FCO) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome Airport (FCO) is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rome Airport (FCO) station and arriving at Essen station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Essen is 1,145.7 km. The road distance is 1,531 km.
You can take a train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Essen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 14h 52m.