The average train between Paris and Essen takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Paris and Essen is 440.1 km. The road distance is 610 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–210 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily.