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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs €130 - €320.

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 29m.

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 which takes 4h 29m and costs €100 - €330.

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

The train from Paris Gare Du Nord to Essen Hbf takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Essen?

The best way to get from Paris to Essen is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 29m
€100–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
8h 25m
€45–80
Drive 529.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Essencar 529.1 km
5h 5m
€83–119
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 22m
€139–320
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 53m
€175–368
Bus via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 21m
€50–100
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 56m
€121–411

Paris to Essen by train

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Distance: 610 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

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 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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