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Trip Overview

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.

5h 49m
Duration
462 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Arras to Essen train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 462 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Arras, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Arras to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 9m.

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