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Brest to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Essen takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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.

13h 16m
Duration
1,220 km
Distance
€373
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
10h 9m
€273–572

Brest to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Brest and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,220 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Brest to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Aachen Hbf in around 10h 9m.

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