The average train between Essen and France takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to France. 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 3 times a day between Essen and France. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into France at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 41m • 2 changes
5h 40m • 2 changes
5h 43m • 2 changes
5h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to France. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at France station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Essen to France train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to France train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Essen and France is 656 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cité via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 56m.
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