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Paris to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Essen takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 26m
Duration
383 km
Distance
€136
Average price
Every 3 hours
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Train

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain train S32 / ...
2h 52m
€114–196

Paris to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Paris and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 382.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Essen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Essen via Anvers-Central in around 2h 52m.

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