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The average train between Paris and Essen takes 3h 2m 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 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Essen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord station and arriving at Essen station via Antwerpen-Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen station.
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The distance between Paris and Essen is 327.2 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Essen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 54m.
