What is the cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen is to fly which costs €80 - €210 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome Airport (FCO) and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 and arriving at Essen central train station via Termini, Roma Prenestina A1 and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rome Airport (FCO) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto and arriving at Essen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

How far is it from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Essen is 1171 km. The road distance is 1483.5 km.

How do I travel from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen without a car is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs €240 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen bus from?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train from?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €750 and takes 14h 52m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 59m.

Where does the Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen bus arrive?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train arrive?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen is 1484 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen?

Book your Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
2h 46m
€83–206
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
14h 52m
€249–746
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Duesseldorf Worringer Straßebus
22h 59m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
22h 58m
€304–836
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 39m
€83–249
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
3h 56m
€96–322
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane FCO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
5h 4m
€84–315
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
27h 45m
€134–235
Drive 1,483.5 km
1. Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Essencar 1,483.5 km
13h 37m
€232–335
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
16h 11m
€261–361

Rome Airport (FCO) to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,170.9 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Essen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 14h 52m.

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