Grenoble to Essen Trains

Grenoble to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grenoble and Essen takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Grenoble 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.

12h 9m
Duration: 1,168 km
Distance: €390
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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8h 34m

€305–550

Grenoble to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Grenoble and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grenoble is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:47 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:46 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 46m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 9:18 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:46 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 46m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 9:18 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:46 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 46m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 9:18 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 11:21 PM
10h 34m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 6:32 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 9:18 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 11:50 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:46 AM → 6:50 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
6:45 PM → 2:50 PM
Arrives next day
20h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:46 AM → 6:50 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 5m • 3 changes

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