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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, while a flight costs an average of £356.
Distance: 685 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£356 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest | £227 Average Price | £181 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Essen:
A coach is £136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Essen costing on average £227.
A coach is £266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Essen costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Coach takes on average 17h 55m.
You'll arrive about 6h 39m sooner (3h 13m by flight vs 9h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £356 compared to roughly £181 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Essen from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Milan to Essen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Essen are Düsseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund, Münster and Bonn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Essen on Omio.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Münster is a historic university city known for its cycling culture, rebuilt old town and links to the Peace of Westphalia. Gothic churches, Prinzipalmarkt and a strong student presence give it a lively but relaxed feel.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Travel to Essen 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 Milan to Essen.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Essen:
A coach is £136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Essen costing on average £227.
A coach is £266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Essen costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Coach takes on average 17h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Essen as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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