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Trip Overview

The train between Essen and Tours takes 12h 18m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Tours. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 18m
Duration
829 km
Distance
€290
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Essen to Tours train times

Trains run twice a week between Essen and Tours. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:59 AM which arrives into Tours at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 829.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to St Pierre Des Corps via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 11m.

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