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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer. 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 41m
Duration
535 km
Distance
€196
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Boulogne-sur-Mer at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 534.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boulogne Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 4m.

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