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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Essen is to bus via Duisburg which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 14m and costs €210 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Paris to Essen?

The distance between Paris and Essen is 610 km. The road distance is 529.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 14m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Paris to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Paris to Essen?

The best way to get from Paris to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 14m and costs €210 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Paris to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Essen is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Paris to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Essen?

Book your Paris to Essen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 14m
€219–388
Bus via Duisburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Duisburgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 32m
€46–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
8h 25m
€50–80
Drive 529.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Essencar 529.1 km
5h 5m
€97–140
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 19m
€128–308
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 23m
€240–390
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 50m
€208–389
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 3m
€179–435

Paris to Essen by train

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Distance: 609.8 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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