The average train between Essen and Nancy takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Nancy. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Nancy. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Nancy at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Nancy station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Essen to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nancy station.
Book your Essen to Nancy train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Nancy is 313.9 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 24m.