The average train between Essen and Lorient takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. 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 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Lorient at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lorient station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
Essen to Lorient train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lorient train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lorient station.
Book your Essen to Lorient train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Lorient is 853.3 km. The road distance is 1,151 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 15m.