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Boulogne-sur-Mer to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Essen takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Boulogne-sur-Mer 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.

10h 36m
Duration
540 km
Distance
€197
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Boulogne-sur-Mer to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boulogne-sur-Mer is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostar5h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostar14h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar13h 48m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar13h 48m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostar6h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar13h 48m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar13h 48m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostar7h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 539.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Boulogne Tintelleries to Essen Hbf via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m.

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