Essen to Roubaix Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Roubaix takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Roubaix. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration: 413 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv

5h 24m

€64–224

Essen to Roubaix train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Roubaix. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Roubaix at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:24 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:40 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 5:14 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:09 AM
5h • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Roubaix? 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.

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix Grand Place via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Gare Lille Europe in around 5h 24m.

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