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How to get fromCambrai to Essen Hbfby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambrai to Essen Hbf by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambrai to Lille FlandrestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
    6h 4m
    €69–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Cologne Airport CGNbus820
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbusN74 / ...
    10h 52m
    €30–49

  3. Drive 352 km

    1. Drive from Cambrai to Essen Hbfcar352 km
    3h 26m
    €55–79

  4. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Cambrai to Lille FlandrestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbftrainTha
    6h 9m
    €69–199

  5. Train via Kerkrade

    1. Take the train from Cambrai to Lille FlandrestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurtrainIc
    3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminstrainL / ...
    4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HerzogenrathtrainS43
    5. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain
    9h 11m
    €59–107

Cambrai to Essen Hbf by train and subway

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cambrai, France and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Cambrai to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CAMBRAI - Station Bus - Quai 19 to Essen central train station via CAUDRY - Gare Routière, Valenciennes University, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 10h 52m.

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