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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Paris is to bus via Duisburg which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Paris is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Paris?

The distance between Essen and Paris is 610 km. The road distance is 529.1 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Paris without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €240 - €390.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen to Paris bus from?

Essen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Paris train from?

Essen to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Paris?

The best way to get from Essen to Paris is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €240 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Paris bus arrive?

Essen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Essen to Paris train arrive?

Essen to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Paris is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Essen to Paris.

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

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

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Essen to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
4h 29m
€240–390
Bus via Duisburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 24m
€46–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
8h 30m
€50–80
Drive 529.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Pariscar 529.1 km
5h 9m
€97–140
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 25m
€129–308
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
5h 45m
€204–386
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
5h 40m
€121–295
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
6h 46m
€145–370

Essen to Paris by train (Eurostar)

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Distance: 609.8 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord 4 times a day. Tickets cost €240–390 and the journey takes 4h 29m. 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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