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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Essen takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

8h 49m
Duration
975 km
Distance
€337
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 26m
€230–490

York to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between York and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 975.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between York, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from York to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 26m.

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