The average train between Beaune and Essen takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Beaune 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 twice daily between Beaune and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beaune is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Beaune to Essen. However, there are services departing from Beaune station and arriving at Essen station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Beaune to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dijon Ville station.
Beaune to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Beaune to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Beaune and Essen is 517.4 km. The road distance is 851 km.
You can take a train from Beaune to Essen Hbf via Dijon Ville and Basel SBB in around 8h 25m.