Chartres to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chartres and Essen takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres 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.

7h 56m
Duration: 702 km
Distance: €278
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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7h 3m

€224–413

Chartres to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Chartres and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:36 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
3:38 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:31 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
3:38 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:31 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
3:38 PM → 11:21 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
4:51 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
8h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:31 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
3:38 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
4:51 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:50 AM → 12:31 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:35 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 4:31 PM
7h • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 4:31 PM
7h • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chartres to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Chartres to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 3m.

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