The average train between Arras and Essen takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is at least one train per day from Arras to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Arras and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arras is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Arras to Essen. However, there are services departing from Arras station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Arras to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Arras and Essen is 323.7 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Arras to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 9m.