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Trip Overview

The train between Essen and Normandy takes 11h 5m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Essen to Normandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 5m
Duration
752 km
Distance
€296
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Essen to Normandy train times

Trains run once a week between Essen and Normandy. The service departs Essen at 12:59 AM at night, which arrives into Normandy at 12:04:00. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 5m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 752 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, La Fayette - Dunkerque, Gare Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 51m.

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