There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Normandy by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
6h 43m€203–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rouenbus 712
10h 5m€46–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 9m€115–195Drive 559.6 km
- Drive from Essen to Rouencar 559.6 km
5h 17m€88–127Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
6h 35m€148–355Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
7h 50m€146–442
Essen to Normandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Normandy is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Normandy is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rouen via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Essen and Normandy is 752 km. The road distance is 559.6 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €200 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Essen to Normandy, including transfers.
Essen to Normandy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Normandy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Normandy is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rouen via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
Flights from Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €180–300
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Essen to Normandy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Essen to Normandy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Normandy is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Essen to Normandy.
Book your Essen to Normandy train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Essen to Normandy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1451+ hotels available in Normandy.












