Essen to Florence by train

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Overview: trains from Essen to Florence

Find the key information for travelling by train from Essen to Florence, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 11hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 912
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey £144.68 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 37m
Train operators 47

Taking the train from Essen to Florence

So you’re considering going from Essen to Florence by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train travel from Essen to Florence

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Essen to Florence:

  • Cheapest ticket: £144.68

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Essen to Florence daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Florence on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 22 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:02: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:00: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 02:09: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:37: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 28 minutes: frequency of train departures

Essen to Florence train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 912 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 11 hours and 28 minutes.

When do tickets between Essen and Florence go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Essen and Florence 6 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Essen to Florence by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Florence.

FAQs about the train journey from Essen to Florence

Want to know more about your journey from Essen to Florence? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Essen and Florence covers 912 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.