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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Essen to Avignon. The train trip from Essen to Avignon is usually about 9 hours long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 529 mi (851 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 0m |
| Lowest price | €220.75 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Avignon?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Avignon. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 9h 14m | €220.75 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Avignon start from €221, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Avignon. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen Hbf . And in Avignon trains arrive at TGV Station .
From Essen to Avignon train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Avignon faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Avignon is approximately 529 miles, or 851 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Essen to Avignon tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 11:00am and arrives in Avignon around 9 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Avignon to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Avignon?
Main arrival station: TGV Station
Avignon has one train station.
Train stations in Avignon:
TGV Station
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