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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Orléans takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Orléans. 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 3m
Duration
729 km
Distance
€318
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Orléans train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Orléans. 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 Orléans at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 30m • 2 changes
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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 22m • 2 changes
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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Orléans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 728.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Orleans via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 7m.

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