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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€149
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€220
Fastest journey on Sep 17
9 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
10 h 17 m
Trains on Sep 17
3
Distance
914 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf will cost around €220 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €149.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 3 trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 914 km distance in an average of 10 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 29 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 10 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:12 AM10h41Marseille Saint-Charles5:53 PMEssen Hbf€1491One-way0 transfers
11:46 AM9h29Marseille Saint-Charles9:15 PMEssen Hbf€2351One-way0 transfers- 6:12 AM10h41Marseille Saint-Charles4:53 PMEssen Hbf€2751One-way0 transfers
- 11:46 AM9h29Marseille Saint-Charles9:15 PMEssen Hbf€2351One-way0 transfers
- 7:12 AM10h41Marseille Saint-Charles5:53 PMEssen Hbf€1491One-way0 transfers
- 6:12 AM10h41Marseille Saint-Charles4:53 PMEssen Hbf€2751One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €114, while a flight costs an average of €432.
Distance: 567 miles (914 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€147 Average price | €432 Average price | €114 Average price Cheapest | €176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 10m Average total duration 19h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf costing on average €147.
A bus is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf costing on average €432.
Other travel options to Essen Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 19h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 24m faster (9h 0m by train vs 10h 24m by car) and roughly €29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€147 vs €176). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:12 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 10h41 | 4:53 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:12 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 10h41 | 5:53 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:46 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 9h29 | 9:15 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf
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Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €62 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 06:12. The fastest train covers the 567 miles (914 km) distance in 7h 58m.
Distance 567 miles (914 km) |
Average train duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €62 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 58m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 6:12 AM |
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Train companies: TGV, Eurostar from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf trainsTGV, Eurostar trains will get you between Marseille Saint-Charles and Essen Hbf from €62. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf
Most Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Essen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille Saint-Charles and Essen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Marseille Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille Saint-Charles train station facilities and services
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
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