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Four ways to Travel from Paris to Essen

Composite routes from Paris to Essen

Cheapest
5 h
Car
532 km.
from $29
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane
Other
8 h 15 min
Bus
440 km.
from €32.98
5 h
Rideshare
532 km.
from $6.94

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$632.89
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$759.47

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$759.47

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$303.79
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$63.29

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$30.38
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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 $40.22 - $70.65 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Paris to Essen?

The distance between Paris and Essen is 590 km. The road distance is 529.5 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 33m and costs $130.43 - $260.87 .

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

The train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf takes 4h 33m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 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 33m and costs $130.43 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $70.65 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Paris to Essen bus arrive?

Paris to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train 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 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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