The average train between Reims and Essen takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Reims 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 once daily between Reims and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reims is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reims to Essen. However, there are services departing from Reims station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Reims to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
Reims to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Reims and Essen is 322.7 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a train from Reims to Essen Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 6h 14m.