The average train between Essen and Nancy takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Nancy. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Nancy at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 16m. 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
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), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Essen and Nancy is 313.9 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nancy via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 39m.