The average train between Essen and Carcassonne takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Carcassonne. 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 Essen and Carcassonne. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Carcassonne at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Carcassonne station via Paris Nord station and Montpellier Saint-Roch station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Essen to Carcassonne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Carcassonne station.
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The distance between Essen and Carcassonne is 980.8 km. The road distance is 1206 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Carcassonne via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 11h 31m.
