Paris to Essen Trains

Paris to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Essen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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.

2h 58m
Duration: 383 km
Distance: €158
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain S32 / ...

2h 55m

€133–215

Paris to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Paris and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:14 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:14 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:14 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
Show more

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