The average train between Essen and Marseille takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. 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 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Marseille at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 39m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Essen to Marseille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Marseille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Essen to Marseille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
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 Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 11m.