Essen to Paris Trains

Essen to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Paris takes 3h 40m 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 40m
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 5m

€69–221

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 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:47 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 6:12 PM
3h 25m • 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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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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