The average train between Bernay and Essen takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Bernay 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 Bernay and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bernay is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 42m • 3 changes



8h 13m • 3 changes



8h 46m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bernay to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bernay station and arriving at Essen station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Bernay to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bernay station.
Bernay to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bernay to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bernay and Essen is 526 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Bernay to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 55m.