The average train between Bordeaux and Essen takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bordeaux and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 2:46 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 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Bordeaux to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bordeaux and Essen is 925.5 km. The road distance is 1086 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 53m.