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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Paris to Essen

Composite routes from Paris to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 58 min
Car
369 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 15m
Hourly
$30.38–$43.04
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
5h 55m
Twice daily
$31.64–$44.30
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Airlines
Found: 4
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Brussels Airlines
Website
Rwandair Express
Website
KLM
Website
1h 22m
Every day
$94.93–$759.47
Air France
Website
1h 21m
Every day
$94.93–$759.47
Brussels Airlines
Website
55 min
Every day
$265.81–$1,139.20
Rwandair Express
Website
1h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$151.89–$506.31
Train operators
Found: 3
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
NS
Website
2h 2m
Every 2 hours
$44.30–$113.92
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
Website
2h 5m
Hourly
$101.26–$202.52
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
38 min
Every 20 minutes
$6.08–$8.86
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
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Questions and Answers

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 $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 6h 51m.

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 2h 51m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Essen. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

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 Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Paris to Essen?

The distance between Paris and Essen is 382 km. The road distance is 380.6 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 2h 51m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Essen train from?

Paris to Essen train services, operated by 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 which takes 2h 51m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Paris to Essen bus arrive?

Paris to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Paris to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Essen is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m 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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 228+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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