There are 10 ways to get from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, plane or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Nancy
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Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
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Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Nancy
Bus, train
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Reims Central Train Station
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Take the train from Reims to Nancy
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essey-lès-Nancy
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Welwyn Garden City to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Essey-lès-Nancy
Fly London City to Luxembourg, train
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)
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Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
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Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancy
Train to London Heathrow, fly to Luxembourg, train, tram
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Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to London Kings Cross
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)
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Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
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Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancy
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Take the tram from Nancy Gare to Essey Roosevelt
Fly London Stansted to Luxembourg, train
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)
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Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
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Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancy
Fly London Heathrow to Basel, train
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancy
Train to London Stansted, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden, train, tram
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Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Finsbury Park
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden (FKB)
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancy
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Take the tram from Nancy Gare to Essey Roosevelt
Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy by train, walk and tram
The journey time between Welwyn Garden City and Essey-lès-Nancy is around 6h 37m and covers a distance of around 815 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 46m. Operated by Thameslink, Great Northern, Eurostar and others, the Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy service departs from Welwyn Garden City and arrives in Essey Roosevelt. Typically 75 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 15h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy is to train. Taking this option will cost £180 - £470 and takes 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at Essey Roosevelt via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Nancy Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Welwyn Garden City and Essey-lès-Nancy is 572 km.
The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £180 - £470.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy, including transfers.
Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £180 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 15h 51m.
The quickest flight from London City Airport to Luxembourg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Essey-lès-Nancy is 1h ahead of Welwyn Garden City. It is currently 1:08 PM in Welwyn Garden City and 2:08 PM in Essey-lès-Nancy.
- Distance: 571.9 km
- Duration: 6h 37m
What companies run services between Welwyn Garden City, England and Essey-lès-Nancy, France?
You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Nancy, and Nancy Gare in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Victoria station, London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Nancy, and Division de Fer in around 15h 51m.
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €380
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
Flights from London Heathrow to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €430
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €320
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €10 - €220
Flights from London Stansted to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €12 - €150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Luxembourg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €480
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Luxembourg via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €220 - €600
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €70
- 1st Class
- €60 - €75
Train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €31
- 1st Class
- €20 - €24
Train from Strasbourg to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €22
Train from Strasbourg to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €40
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris-Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €180
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Reims to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Strasbourg to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Welwyn Garden City to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €11 - €15
Train from Welwyn Garden City to Finsbury Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €10 - €13
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Welwyn Garden City to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Welwyn Garden City to Finsbury Park
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
- Phone
- +33 3 83 30 08 08
- reseau-stan@transdev.com
- Website
- reseau-stan.com
Tram from Nancy Gare to Essey Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Stan
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Reims Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €100
- Standard Car - Premium
- €159
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Welwyn Garden City to Essey-lès-Nancy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nancy station.
KLM, British Airways and Luxair offer flights from London City Airport to Luxembourg Airport.
There are 67+ hotels available in Essey-lès-Nancy. Prices start at €87 per night.