The average train between Chartres and Essen takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres 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 Chartres and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chartres is at 3:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Chartres to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Chartres and Essen is 517.6 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 1m.