The average train between Girona and Essen takes 17h 25m and the fastest train takes 13h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Girona 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 twice daily between Girona and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girona is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 17h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Girona to Essen. However, there are services departing from Girona station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
Girona to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Girona station.
Girona to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Girona to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Girona and Essen is 1,100.2 km. The road distance is 1,594 km.
You can take a train from Girona to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 41m.