There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain S32 / ...
2h 55m€140–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 33m€32–48Drive 379.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Essencar 379.1 km
4h 1m€70–101Fly, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain
4h 2m€140–334Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 823 / ...
7h 33m€36–50
Paris to Essen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Essen is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €140 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Essen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Essen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Paris and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 379.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Paris to Essen, including transfers.
Paris to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Essen is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
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 55m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–600
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Paris to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Paris to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Essen is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Paris to Essen.
Book your Paris to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
There are 517+ hotels available in Essen.




















