Lorient to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lorient and Essen takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. 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.

10h 57m
Duration: 1,151 km
Distance: €337
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Lorient to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re

9h 26m

€248–529

Lorient to Essen train times

Trains run 5 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 8:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

11:59 AM → 10:43 PM
10h 44m • 3 changes
8:55 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 8:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 8:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 8:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 8:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 8:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 6:43 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 8:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lorient to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Lorient to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Aachen Hbf in around 9h 26m.

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