The average train between Rennes and Essen takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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.
Trains run twice daily between Rennes and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rennes is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Rennes to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Rennes and Essen is 725.4 km. The road distance is 971 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 21m.
