The average train between Essen and Lourdes takes 15h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lourdes. 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 twice daily between Essen and Lourdes. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Lourdes at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 53m • 3 changes
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18h 54m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lourdes station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
Essen to Lourdes train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lourdes train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lourdes station.
Book your Essen to Lourdes train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Lourdes is 1,070.3 km. The road distance is 1,424 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lourdes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 38m.