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Trip Summary
90 trains operate daily from Bolzano to Essen. The train trip from Bolzano to Essen is usually about 13 hours and 36 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 395 mi (636 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 50m |
Lowest price | $130.13 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bolzano to Essen?
2 train services operate from Bolzano to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 82 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 12h 28m | $141.20 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 82 | 13h 43m | $235.90 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bolzano to Essen start from $132, and on average cost . Daily there are 82 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bolzano leaves from Rechtes Eisackufer and 3 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station and 2 other train stations.
From Bolzano to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bolzano and Essen is approximately 395 miles, or 636 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bolzano to Essen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bolzano at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 90 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Bolzano.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bolzano?
Main departure station: Sud/bozen Sud
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Bolzano where you can board the train.
All train stations in Bolzano:
Sud/bozen Sud
Rechtes Eisackufer
Bolzano/Bozen
Laives Leifers
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
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