The average train between Essen and Marseille takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Marseille. 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 Marseille. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Marseille at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Marseille station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Essen to Marseille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Marseille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
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The distance between Essen and Marseille is 915.5 km. The road distance is 1,361 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Marseille St Charles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 30m.