The average train between Caen and Essen takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Caen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Caen is at 3:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Caen to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Caen to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Caen and Essen is 580.7 km. The road distance is 851 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Essen Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h 25m.
