Essen to Paris Trains

Essen to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Paris takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Paris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 383 km
Distance: €176
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nordtrain Thalys

3h 5m

€145–238

Essen to Paris train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Paris. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Paris at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:47 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 2:36 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 4:40 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
3:47 PM → 6:39 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 2:36 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 6:39 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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