Essen to Florence by train

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: €173.20

• 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.