The average train between Reims and Essen takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times 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 3 times a day between Reims and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reims is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 7h 21m. 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 7h 21m.
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.
Book your Reims to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
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, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 16m.