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Marseille to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Marseille and Essen takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Marseille 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.

8h 15m
Duration
1,361 km
Distance
€422
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Marseille to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Marseille and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Marseille is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar8h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Marseille 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.

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  • Distance: 1,361.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 51m.

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