The average train between Calais and Essen Hbf takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Calais to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Calais to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Calais and Essen Hbf is 363.5 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Essen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 35m.
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