There are 4 ways to get from Reims to Essen Hbf by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
6h 18m€103–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train stationbus 180
10h 22m€43–63Drive 374.7 km
- Drive from Reims to Essen Hbfcar 374.7 km
4h 39m€57–82Train, fly
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
5h 27m€121–366
Reims to Essen Hbf by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Reims and Essen Hbf is 753 km. The road distance is 374.7 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €100 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Reims to Essen Hbf, including transfers.
Reims to Essen Hbf train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 22m.
Essen Hbf is 1h behind Reims. It is currently 7:44 AM in Reims and 6:44 AM in Essen Hbf.
Reims to Essen Hbf train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Essen Hbf, Germany?
You can take a train from Reims to Essen Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–410
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Essen Hbf is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Reims to Essen Hbf.
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