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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.

10h 56m
Duration
1,150 km
Distance
€376
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Lorient to Essen train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express8h 57m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express8h 58m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarNational Express8h 59m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express8h 50m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express8h 57m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,150.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

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 Koeln Hbf in around 8h 51m.

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