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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Clermont-Ferrand takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Clermont-Ferrand. 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 19m
Duration
1,034 km
Distance
€345
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Clermont-Ferrand train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Clermont-Ferrand. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Clermont-Ferrand at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 18m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 19m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 17m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 19m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 17m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 21m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,033.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Clermont-Ferrand, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Clermont Ferrand via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 29m.

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