Essen to Milan train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen to Milan

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$123

Average price

$123

Fastest journey

9 h 37 m

Average duration

9 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

685 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Essen to Milan will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Essen for Milan on Wed, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 685 km distance in an average of 9 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 37 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 9 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:13AM9h37

Essen

02:50PMMilan

$1231One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg.

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€100 Average price	€98 Average price	€65 Average price Cheapest
10h 7m Average duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 13m Average duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	19h 15m Average duration 18h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions	0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Essen to Milan

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Trains from Essen to Milan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€90) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $31 (€25)

Distance

425 miles (685 km)

Average train duration

9h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

$111 (€90)

Trains per day

Fastest train

9h 36m

First train

04:27

Last train

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $31 (€25)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Milan trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets from Essen to Milan from $426 (€345) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Essen to Milan train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 9 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $426
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Essen to Milan

FAQs: Travel by train from Essen to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Milan.

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Milan can start from as little as $111 (€90) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Essen to Milan is $111 (€90); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Essen to Milan train time is 11 h 21 min covering the 425 mile (685 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Essen to Milan leaves at 4: 27 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Essen to Milan leaves at 11: 40 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Essen to Milan which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Essen to Milan train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Milan from Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Essen to Milan is November.

You have options as you can travel to Milan from Essen 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.