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Essen to Lorient trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lorient takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. 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.

11h 40m
Duration
1,144 km
Distance
€360
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lorienttrain train Tgv
9h 16m
€279–506

Essen to Lorient train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:07 PM which arrives into Lorient at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,143.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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

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.

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