Le Havre to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Le Havre and Essen takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Le Havre to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 5m
Duration: 840 km
Distance: €329
Average price: 5 times a day
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7h 29m

€261–463

Le Havre to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Le Havre and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Le Havre is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:12 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
3:10 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:31 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 4:31 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:08 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 4:31 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 8:50 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
3:10 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:31 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 4:31 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:31 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 4:31 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:08 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 6:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
3:10 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:08 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 4:31 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 8:50 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Le Havre to Essen? 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 Le Havre, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Le Havre to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 29m.

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