Orléans to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Orléans and Essen takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Orléans 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.

7h 34m
Duration: 735 km
Distance: €296
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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6h 35m

€242–434

Orléans to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Orléans and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orléans is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Austerlitz and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:33 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:32 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:50 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
3:34 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:33 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:04 AM → 12:31 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
11:34 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
1:33 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:32 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 6:50 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
3:34 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
6:11 PM → 12:20 AM
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6h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:33 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Orléans 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.