The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Paris
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Paris will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 20 buses that leave Essen for Paris on Sat, Mar 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 440 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Paris
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $290 Average price |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Essen to Paris Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 10h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Essen to Paris bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Paris buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 9:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h30 | 12:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h30 | 4:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h10 | 5:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:03 PM Essen Hbf | 11h57 | 5:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM Essen Hbf | 10h25 | 6:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
50449 | 8:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h40 | 6:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 6:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h50 | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h45 | 3:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h30 | 1:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 5:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h10 | 6:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
50429 | 8:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 8:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50429 · 1660 | 8:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h30 | 7:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 7:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 11:03 AM Essen Hbf | 10h22 | 9:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Paris
Buses from Essen to Paris run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Essen to ParisYou can travel by bus between Essen to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $28 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Essen to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Eiffel Tower, an iconic iron lattice tower offering panoramic views of Paris
- Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum housing thousands of works including the Mona Lisa
- Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture known for its stunning facade and historical significance
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a Roman Catholic church located at the highest point in the city with a striking white exterior
- Arc de Triomphe, a monumental arch honoring those who fought and died for France, located at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
- Montmartre, a historic district known for its bohemian atmosphere and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
- Seine River Cruise, a relaxing boat tour providing unique perspectives of the city's famous monuments
- Visit the Latin Quarter, a vibrant area known for its lively atmosphere and historic landmarks
- Explore the Marais, a trendy district filled with boutiques, cafes, and art galleries
- Attend a show at the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret known for its extravagant performances.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Essen to Paris
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
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