The average train between Caen and Essen takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Caen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Caen is at 3:02 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 31m. 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 Hbf station via Paris St Lazare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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 Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Caen and Essen is 580.7 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h 24m.
