What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Essen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €230 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Paris to Essen?

The distance between Paris and Essen is 610 km. The road distance is 529.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €230 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Essen?

The train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Paris to Essen bus from?

Paris to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Essen train from?

Paris to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Essen?

The best way to get from Paris to Essen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €230 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Paris to Essen bus arrive?

Paris to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Essen train arrive?

Paris to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Essen?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Essen?

Book your Paris to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Essen?

Book your Paris to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Essen.

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There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 20m
€230–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m
€45–85
Drive 529.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Essencar 529.1 km
5h 5m
€85–123
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 22m
€129–331

Paris to Essen by train (Eurostar)

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Distance: 610 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €230–380 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Essen - Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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