The average train between Paris and Essen takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Paris and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Paris to Essen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Essen. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Essen station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen station.
Book your Paris to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Paris and Essen is 327.2 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Essen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 55m.