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 €30 - €55 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Essen is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Essen?

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.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Essen?

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 54m.

How far is it from Paris to Essen?

The distance between Paris and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 376.3 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 via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Paris to Essen, including transfers.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Essen?

The best way to get from Paris to Essen is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Paris to Essen bus arrive?

Paris to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Paris to Essen train arrive?

Paris to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Paris to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Essen is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Paris to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 511+ hotels available in Essen.

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Train via Antwerpen-Centraal
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain S32 / ...
2h 54m
€45–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 33m
€34–51
Drive 376.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Essencar 376.3 km
4h 3m
€78–113
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain
4h 3m
€150–331
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain S32 / ...
2h 54m
€149–233

Paris to Essen by train

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Distance: 382.7 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Essen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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