Essen to Paris Trains

Essen to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Paris takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. 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
Duration: 383 km
Distance: €166
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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

3h 6m

€135–228

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 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:32 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 2:43 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:40 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Paris? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.