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Trip Overview

The average train between Tours and Essen takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Tours 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.

6h 41m
Duration
836 km
Distance
€345
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Tours to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Tours and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tours is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostar6h 32m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar7h 25m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar7h 25m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostar6h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostar6h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar7h 25m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar7h 25m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostar6h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tours 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.

Map of how to get from Tours to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 835.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 52m.

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