The average train between Rouen and Essen takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 twice daily between Rouen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rouen is at 4:02 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris St Lazare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Rouen to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Rouen and Essen is 474.6 km. The road distance is 560 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 58m.
