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Caen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Caen and Essen takes 10h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 33m
Duration
851 km
Distance
€269
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 26m
€217–424

Caen to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Caen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 10h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 851.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 26m.

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