The average train between Venice and Essen Hbf takes 21h 35m and the fastest train takes 18h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Venice to Essen Hbf. 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 once daily between Venice and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Venice is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 10m • 3 changes
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18h 10m • 3 changes
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25h • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
Venice to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
Venice to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Venice to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Venice and Essen Hbf is 774.8 km. The road distance is 1,201 km.
You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 14m.