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

Wed, Jun 25
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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

1

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.

Deutsche Bahn
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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10h 7m

Average duration

9h 37m

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30m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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19h 15m

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18h 45m

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CO2 emissions

2.1 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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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.
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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
5
Fastest train
9h 36m
First train
04:27
Last train
23:45
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)

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

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