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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Brest takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 35m
Duration
1,220 km
Distance
€369
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain train Tgv
10h
€277–546

Essen to Brest train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Brest at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,219.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brest via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h.

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