The average train between Essen and Lorient takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lorient. 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 Lorient. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Lorient at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 48m • 3 changes


8h 24m • 3 changes


8h 33m • 3 changes


8h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Lorient? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Lorient station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Essen to Lorient train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lorient station.
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The distance between Essen and Lorient is 853.3 km. The road distance is 992 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lorient via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 16m.