The average train between Thionville and Essen takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Thionville 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 every 3 hours between Thionville and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thionville is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Luxembourg and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Thionville 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.
No, there is no direct train from Thionville to Essen. However, there are services departing from Thionville station and arriving at Essen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Thionville to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Luxembourg station.
Thionville to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Thionville to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Thionville and Essen is 240.8 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Thionville to Essen Hbf via Luxembourg, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 31m.