What is the cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Eiffel Tower and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Eiffel Tower to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Tour Eiffel and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Eiffel Tower and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Eiffel Tower to Essen. However, there are services departing from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel and arriving at Essen Hbf via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Eiffel Tower to Essen?

The distance between Eiffel Tower and Essen is 619 km. The road distance is 525.8 km.

How do I travel from Eiffel Tower to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to Essen bus from?

Eiffel Tower to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to Essen train from?

Eiffel Tower to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Eiffel Tower to Essen?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to Essen bus arrive?

Eiffel Tower to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to Essen train arrive?

Eiffel Tower to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Eiffel Tower to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Eiffel Tower to Essen is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Eiffel Tower to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Essen.

Eiffel Tower to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Eiffel Tower to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
5h 36m
€94–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Essen central train stationN79
10h 59m
€31–72
Drive 525.8 km
1. Drive from Eiffel Tower to Essen525.8 km
5h 8m
€82–118
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
4h 46m
€118–332
Train via Gare du Nord (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
5h 50m
€94–225
Bus via Aéroport CDG 1
1. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 41m
€49–75
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CDG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 9m
€140–423

Eiffel Tower to Essen by foot and train (Eurostar)

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5h 36mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.9 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Eiffel Tower, France and Essen, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €29–70 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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