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How to get fromParis to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    4h 20m
    €190–340

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus bus N74 / ...
    8h 25m
    €40–75

  3. Drive 529.1 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Essencar car 529.1 km
    5h 5m
    €84–121

  4. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CDG - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain train
    4h 20m
    €139–307

  5. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 47m
    €174–354

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CDG - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train
    5h 52m
    €121–381

Paris to Essen by train (Eurostar)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €190–340 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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