What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €100 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Paris La Défense Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Paris La Défense Arena. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Paris via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Paris La Défense Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Nanterre-La-Folie via Magenta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena?

The distance between Essen and Paris La Défense Arena is 616 km. The road distance is 529.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €100 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Paris La Défense Arena bus from?

Essen to Paris La Défense Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Paris La Défense Arena train from?

Essen to Paris La Défense Arena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena?

The best way to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Essen to Paris La Défense Arena bus arrive?

Essen to Paris La Défense Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Essen to Paris La Défense Arena train arrive?

Essen to Paris La Défense Arena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Paris La Défense Arena is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena.

Where can I stay near Paris La Défense Arena?

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Essen to Paris La Défense Arena - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Paris La Défense Arena by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4h 49m
€103–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Parisbus N71
9h 19m
€48–90
Drive 529.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Paris La Défense Arenacar 529.4 km
5h 6m
€82–118
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Magenta to Nanterre-La-Folietrain
4h 51m
€132–326
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
6h 9m
€157–363
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
6h 7m
€124–420
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
7h 12m
€168–437

Essen to Paris La Défense Arena by train and foot

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Distance: 616.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Paris La Défense Arena, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord twice daily. Tickets cost €100–200 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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