The average train between Arras and Essen takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times 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 3 times a day between Arras and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arras is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 30m. 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 station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Arras to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Arras to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Arras to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arras and Essen is 323.7 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Arras to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 52m.
