The average train between Essen and Perpignan takes 14h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Perpignan. 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 Perpignan. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Perpignan at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Perpignan station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
Essen to Perpignan train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Perpignan train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Perpignan station.
Book your Essen to Perpignan train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Perpignan is 1,022.2 km. The road distance is 1,512 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Perpignan via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 33m.