Essen to Paris

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Essen to Paris Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	04:40	15:30	$28.24
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	05:20	13:45	$37.63
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Premier	05:40	10:12	$254.89
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	06:50	18:05	$56.42
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Plus	07:15	12:08	$115.22
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Plus	07:35	12:05	$208.33
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Plus	09:33	14:05	$208.33
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	09:55	20:05	$50.30
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	10:50	20:20	$40.95
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Standard	11:24	16:05	$203.68
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	12:55	22:25	$65.27
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	21:00	06:30	$45.32
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	21:35	07:05	$65.27

How to get from Essen to Paris

Travelling between Essen and Paris is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 261.17 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 57.46.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 28 hours to travel between Essen and Paris depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Paris. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 16m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 15m to reach Paris.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Paris?

Travelling between Essen and Paris can be as cheap as USD 57.46 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 261.17 if you buy a Eurostar Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Paris ?

6 from Essen to Paris starting from 05:40 Essen Central until 17:49 Essen Central
2 from Essen to Paris starting from 09:55 Essen Bus Station Freiheit until 21:00 Essen Bus Station Freiheit

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Paris.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Paris overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Paris

Blablacar Bus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Paris?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% chosen Bus+Train

Transportation from Essen to Paris

Trains

$ 40.74
Buses

$ 40.74
Flights

$ 304.93
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Essen to Paris

Cheapest Transport	$41
Fastest Transport	4h 16m
Earliest Departure	5:40 AM
Latest Departure	9:00 PM
Departures per day	8
Distance	551 kilometers
Transport Companies	Blablacar Bus, Eurostar, Eurowings, Vueling