Rome to Essen by train
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Overview: trains from Rome to Essen
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Rome to Essen train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Rome to Essen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Rome to Essen take around 13 hours, covering a distance of approximately 1,141 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Rome is scheduled to depart at around 04:35. The last departure is usually at around 20:50 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Rome at around 04:40, with the last train leaving at around 23:27. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 31 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$224.64.
We think any time is a great time to visit Essen, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Essen.
Is there a direct train from Rome to Essen?
The journey between Rome and Essen usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.
How long does it take to travel from Rome to Essen?
The Rome to Essen train travel takes about 13 hours, no matter when you leave.
What are the Rome to Essen train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Essen leaving Rome at around 04:35 and the last train leaving at around 20:50 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Rome at around 04:40, with the final departure at 23:27.
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Other train journeys to Essen
- From Düsseldorf to Essen From CA$11.05
- From Cologne to Essen From CA$15.60
- From Dortmund to Essen From CA$11.05
- From Copenhagen to Essen From CA$85.15
- From Hamburg to Essen From CA$42.90
- From Brussels to Essen From CA$39.65
- From Frankfurt am Main to Essen From CA$115.05
- From Münster to Essen From CA$35.10
- From Berlin to Essen From CA$45.50
- From Duisburg to Essen From CA$11.05
- From Aachen to Essen From CA$35.10
- From Munich to Essen From CA$61.10
- From Mannheim to Essen From CA$28.60
- From London to Essen From CA$161.20
- From Bochum to Essen From CA$26.65
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- From Essen to Cologne From CA$15.60
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- From Essen to Düsseldorf From CA$11.05
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- From Essen to Paris From CA$49.40
- From Essen to Brussels From CA$41.60
- From Essen to London From CA$168.35
- From Essen to Frankfurt am Main From CA$27.95
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