Essen to Paris Trains

Essen to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Paris takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. 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 30m
Duration: 383 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen to Anvers-Centraltrain S32 / ...
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris Nordtrain Thalys

3h 9m

€115–199

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 7:47 PM which arrives into Paris at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change

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