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How to travel from Ancona (città) to Essen by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Ancona (città) to Essen? Look no further.

There are around 18 trains per day running between Ancona (città) and Essen, which usually take 15 hours 44 minutes to complete the 620 miles (998 km) journey. It can take as little as 12 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Essen from Ancona (città), you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.

You can save money on train tickets from Ancona (città) to Essen if you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Ancona (città) to Essen by train

First train

03:12

Last train

20:25

Departure station

Ancona (città)

Arrival station

Essen

Journey time

From 12h 15m

Distance

620 miles (998 km)

Frequency

18 trains per day

Changes

1 change

FAQs about the train journey from Ancona (città) to Essen

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

How do I travel from Ancona (città) to Essen?

You can get from Ancona (città) to Essen by train in 15 hours and 44 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 12 hours and 15 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Ancona (città) to Essen take?

The average journey time by train between Ancona (città) and Essen is 15 hours and 44 minutes, with around 18 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Ancona (città) and Essen by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Ancona (città) to Essen is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Ancona (città) to Essen?

No, there are no direct train services from Ancona (città) to Essen. Travelling from Ancona (città) to Essen by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

Ancona (città) to Essen train times

Check out the next trains departing from Ancona (città) to Essen for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
05:2018:5813h 38m, 4 changes
06:2021:0214h 42m, 2 changes
08:2520:4012h 15m, 4 changes
08:2521:5913h 34m, 3 changes
09:2821:5912h 31m, 6 changes
10:2523:0212h 37m, 4 changes
10:3000:5014h 20m, 8 changes
10:3005:5819h 28m, 1 change
11:2505:5818h 33m, 2 changes
14:2509:0218h 37m, 4 changes

Cheap train tickets from Ancona (città) to Essen

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Ancona (città) to Essen by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

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