Essen to Rouen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Rouen takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Rouen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 20m
Duration: 752 km
Distance: €253
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter

7h 13m

€209–397

Essen to Rouen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Rouen. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Rouen at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:59 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 7:48 AM
Arrives next day
15h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:19 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

6:09 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

12:59 AM → 11:58 AM
10h 59m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 3 changes
9:32 PM → 11:58 AM
Arrives next day
14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
2:59 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Rouen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 13m.

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