The average train between Essen and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Essen and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 7:37 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Boulogne Ville station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Boulogne Ville station.
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The distance between Essen and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 385.6 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boulogne Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 6h 34m.