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The average train between France and Essen takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between France and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 4m. 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 Paris Nord station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
France to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between France and Essen is 656 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a subway from Châtelet to Essen Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 23m.
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