Paris to Essen

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Paris to Essen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	06:25	16:10	$75.22
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	07:30	18:35	$73.01
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	09:05	19:45	$27.63
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	09:45	18:30	$37.63
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	10:30	20:00	$82.96
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Standard	15:55	20:08	$180.40
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	16:30	01:00	$85.17
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	17:30	08:40	$45.31
Train	Eurostar	Eurostar Standard	17:52	22:15	$180.40
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	19:45	08:40	$32.60
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	21:30	07:05	$70.80
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	22:30	08:40	$50.85
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	23:15	08:40	$56.38

How to get from Paris to Essen

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 280.38 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 35.41.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 12 hours to travel between Paris and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Paris and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 33m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 5m to reach Essen.

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

Travelling between Paris and Essen can be as cheap as USD 35.41 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 280.38 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 Paris and Essen ?

6 from Paris to Essen starting from 11:51 Paris North until 15:55 Paris North
5 from Paris to Essen starting from 06:25 Paris Bercy Seine until 21:35 Paris Bercy Seine

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Paris to Essen 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 Paris and Essen

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

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 Paris to Essen?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Paris to Essen

Trains

$ 115.22
Buses

$ 34.92
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Paris to Essen

Cheapest Transport	$35
Fastest Transport	4h 33m
Earliest Departure	6:25 早上
Latest Departure	9:35 晚上
Departures per day	11
Distance	228 kilometers
Transport Companies	Blablacar Bus, Eurostar, FlixBus