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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Nice takes 16h 19m and the fastest train takes 12h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 19m
Duration
1,585 km
Distance
€475
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain train Tgv
12h 15m
€346–696

Essen to Nice train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Nice. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Nice at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,584.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nice Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 15m.

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