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Caen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Caen and Essen takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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.

8h 41m
Duration
851 km
Distance
€256
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 27m
€206–409

Caen to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Caen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:27 AM. 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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  • Distance: 851.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 27m.

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