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The average train between Calais and Essen takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Essen. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Essen station via Lille Europe station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Calais to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen station.
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The distance between Calais and Essen is 190.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 22m.
