What is the cheapest way to get from France to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from France to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Essen?

The fastest way to get from France to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between France and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between France and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from France to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from France to Essen?

The distance between France and Essen is 613 km. The road distance is 522.6 km.

How do I travel from France to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from France to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €90 - €220.

How long does it take to get from France to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from France to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Essen bus from?

France to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from France to Essen?

The best way to get from France to Essen is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 9h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the France to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from France to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Essen is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from France to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2595+ hotels available in Essen.

France to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from France to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 30m
€92–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
9h 51m
€37–87
Drive 522.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to Essen522.6 km
5h 2m
€80–116
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbf
4h 22m
€116–329
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
5h 30m
€92–212
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 25m
€129–321
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NCE - DUS
4h 52m
€69–252
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
6h 43m
€129–332

France to Essen by subway and train (Eurostar)

14Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 613.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between France and Essen, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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