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Essen to Eiffel Tower trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Eiffel Tower takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Eiffel Tower. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration
611 km
Distance
€270
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Eiffel Tower train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Eiffel Tower. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Eiffel Tower at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 35m • 3 changes
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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 25m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 11m • 3 changes
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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 610.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Eiffel Tower, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord twice daily. Tickets cost €220–370 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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