The average train between Lorient and Essen takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient 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 day between Lorient and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Lorient to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lorient and Essen is 853.3 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 51m.