HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Florence to Essen

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Florence
+0
Essen
Transport search to Essen
Florence
+0
Essen
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
10 h 57 min
1188 km.
from $65
Composite Route Car Only

Seven ways to Travel from Florence to Essen

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.41–$317.61

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,143.39
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$762.26

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$558.99
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$597.10
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$762.26

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.58–$279.49
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$76.23–$279.49
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.79–$889.30
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.20–$952.82

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,016.34
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$698.74
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.68–$698.74

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Florence to Essen
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.69–$165.16

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.87–$82.58
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.30–$38.11

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$101.63
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.98–$82.58
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$33.03
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.45–$228.68

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.04–$1,206.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Essen is to bus which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 19h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Essen. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Milan Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Florence to Essen?

The distance between Florence and Essen is 936 km. The road distance is 1183.4 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs $206.52 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Florence to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Florence to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Essen bus from?

Florence to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Essen train from?

Florence to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Essen?

The best way to get from Florence to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $358.70 and takes 13h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Florence to Essen bus arrive?

Florence to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Florence to Essen train arrive?

Florence to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Essen is 1183 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Florence to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Essen?

Book your Florence to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Essen?

Book your Florence to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
+0