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There are 7 ways to get from Essen to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
    4h 53m
    €240–390

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus N74 / ...
    8h 43m
    €55–80

  3. Drive  529.1 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Pariscar car 529.1 km
    5h 9m
    €97–140

  4. Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane DUS - CDG
    4h 31m
    €129–308

  5. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    5h 55m
    €207–389

  6. Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DUS - LYS
    4h 48m
    €113–302

  7. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane DUS - NCE
    4h 53m
    €73–279

Essen to France by train, foot, and bus (Eurostar)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and France?

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord twice daily. Tickets cost €240–390 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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