The average train between Cherbourg and Essen takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 1:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris St Lazare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Cherbourg to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cherbourg and Essen is 642.5 km. The road distance is 808 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 8h 41m.
