Essen to Paris Trains

Essen to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Paris takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. 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.

3h 41m
Duration: 383 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys

3h 7m

€64–211

Essen to Paris train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Paris. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Paris at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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