The average train between Essen and Roubaix takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Roubaix. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Roubaix at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Roubaix station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Essen to Roubaix train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Roubaix is 281.2 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix Place via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Europe in around 5h 14m.