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Trip Overview

The average train between Toulouse and Essen takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Toulouse 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.

12h 18m
Duration
1,409 km
Distance
€442
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Toulouse to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Toulouse and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Toulouse is at 7:35 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 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 30m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 30m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 30m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 30m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 30m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,408.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 10h 25m.

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