- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and major Egyptian, Greek, and French collections.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
5 h 52 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 9558
ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
ICE 107 · ICE 9572
ICE 107 · ICE 9572
ICE 515 · ICE 9590
ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
ICE 103+
TGV 9574
ICE 103+
TGV 9574
ICE 107 · ICE 9572Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $189.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $173 (€140).
A bus is $246 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $292 (€236).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (5h 24m by train vs 6h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $173 (€140) compared to roughly $126 (€101) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 611+ TGV 9560 | Delayed 1:03 PM 2:59 PMEssen Hbf | 5h43 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | On time 4:30 AM Essen Hbf | 6h06 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 6h07 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 6h07 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:59 AM Essen Hbf | 5h52 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | On time 12:00 PM Essen Hbf | 6h16 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | On time 12:00 PM Essen Hbf | 6h16 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Essen Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (438 km) distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 272 miles (438 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 6:59 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de l'Est — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de l'Est trip today.
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and major Egyptian, Greek, and French collections.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum known for its radical inside-out architecture and strong international collection.
Historic hilltop neighborhood of winding lanes, artists' corners, stairways, and classic Paris views, still highly popular with visitors.
Lively historic district known for elegant mansions, independent boutiques, museums, and charming streets ideal for walking.
Popular canal-side area near Gare de l'Est with footbridges and quays that are especially loved for strolling and local atmosphere.
A buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple and one of the city’s most iconic baked goods.
The classic Parisian loaf with a crisp crust and airy crumb, central to everyday meals and bakery culture in the city.
Traditional French onion soup, usually topped with bread and melted cheese, especially associated with classic Paris brasseries.
Established French restaurant known for regional cuisine, especially seafood and Brittany-inspired dishes, with a warm classic atmosphere.
Historic-style bouillon near Gare de l’Est serving classic French comfort dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Long-running Alsatian-influenced Paris brasserie with an elegant historic dining room, known for choucroute, seafood, and traditional service.
Prices around Gare de l'Est are high for France. Budget eats exist, but hotels, sit-down dining, and drinks cost more than in smaller cities.
Service is usually included in restaurant prices. Locals may leave small change or round up for good service; about 5-10% is generous, not required. Round up for taxis.
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