The average train between France and Essen takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from France to Essen. 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 3 times a week between France and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from France is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Essen. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Essen station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
France to Essen train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Essen train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between France and Essen is 656 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Essen Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 57m.