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Essen to Caen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Caen takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Caen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 48m
Duration
851 km
Distance
€275
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
7h 47m
€226–427

Essen to Caen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Caen. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 851.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Caen via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 47m.

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