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Cheap train tickets from Essen to Paris

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€124

Average

€161

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:15PM5h51

Essen Central Station

10:06PMGare de Paris-Est

€1241One-way

2 transfers

03:49PM4h17

Essen Central Station

08:06PMGare de Paris-Nord

€1321One-way

0 transfers

08:14AM5h51

Essen Central Station

02:05PMGare de Paris-Est

€1571One-way

2 transfers

06:00AM6h32

Essen Central Station

12:32PMGare de Paris-Est

€1571One-way

1 transfer

11:59AM6h06

Essen Central Station

06:05PMGare de Paris-Est

€2351One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Essen to Paris

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27

06:00AM6h32

Essen Central Station

12:32PMGare de Paris-Est

1 transfer

06:14AM6h18

Essen Central Station

12:32PMGare de Paris-Est

2 transfers

07:38AM4h28

Essen Central Station

12:06PMGare de Paris-Nord

0 transfers

08:14AM5h51

Essen Central Station

02:05PMGare de Paris-Est

2 transfers

11:59AM6h06

Essen Central Station

06:05PMGare de Paris-Est

1 transfer

03:49PM4h17

Essen Central Station

08:06PMGare de Paris-Nord

0 transfers

04:00PM6h06

Essen Central Station

10:06PMGare de Paris-Est

1 transfer

04:15PM5h51

Essen Central Station

10:06PMGare de Paris-Est

2 transfers

09:00PM12h52

Essen Central Station

09:52AMGare de Paris-Est

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Essen to Paris

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Fastest Journey

4 h 17 m

Average

5 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

440 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Essen for Paris every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

03:49PM4h17

Essen Central Station

08:06PMGare de Paris-Nord

€1321One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

07:38AM4h28

Essen Central Station

12:06PMGare de Paris-Nord

€1751One-way

0 transfers

04:15PM5h51

Essen Central Station

10:06PMGare de Paris-Est

€1241One-way

2 transfers

08:14AM5h51

Essen Central Station

02:05PMGare de Paris-Est

€1401One-way

2 transfers

11:59AM6h06

Essen Central Station

06:05PMGare de Paris-Est

€2091One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Essen to Paris

	Distance	273 miles (440 km)
	Average train duration	4 h 16 min
	Average train ticket price	$172 (€153)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys

Trains from Essen to Paris cover the 273 miles (440 km) long route taking on average 4 h 16 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $172 (€153), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $95 (€85). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and Thalys from Essen to Paris trains

Find the best trains between Essen and Paris with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and Thalys from $95 (€85). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Essen to Paris train.

Cheapest Price: $127

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains to Paris from Essen based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Thalys from Essen to Paris train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: $168
Thalys frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Essen to Paris

FAQs: Travel by train from Essen to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Paris.

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Paris can start from as little as $95 (€85) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Essen to Paris is $172 (€153); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Essen and Paris is on average 4 h 16 min for the 273 mile (440 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Essen and Paris by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Essen to Paris leaves at 5: 08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Essen to Paris leaves at 7: 14 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Essen to Paris which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Paris. Take the fast train with Thalys from Essen to Paris.

Take the Essen to Paris train with Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Essen to Paris as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 14 PM.

When departing from Essen, you have various train station options to start your route from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Hügel and Essen-Kupferdreh. When arriving in Paris, you can end your route in train stations like Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est and Paris Gare Montparnasse.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Paris from Essen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Essen to Paris is April.

However, you have options as you can travel from Essen to Paris 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Essen

Paris

Essen Hbf is the most popular Essen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Essen for your trip to Paris.

Essen Hbf

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen Hbf, Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127 Essen

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Essen-Hügel Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Hügel, Freiherr-von-Stein-Str. 211, 45133 Essen

Essen-Kupferdreh Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Kupferdreh, Hofstraße 1, 45257 Essen

Essen-Altenessen Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Altenessen, Hövelstraße 8, 45326 Essen

Essen-Werden Shopping

Amenities at station

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Werden, Im Löwental 11, 45239 Essen

Essen-Steele Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Steele, Steeler Platz 1, 45276 Essen

Essen-Zollverein Nord Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Zollverein Nord, Schonnebeckhöfe 216, 45327 Essen

Essen West Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen West, Am Westbahnhof 1, 45144 Essen

Essen-Steele Ost Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Steele Ost, Bochumer Landstr. 122a, 45276 Essen

Essen Süd

Amenities at station

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen Süd, Rellinghauser Str. 175, 45136 Essen

Essen-Eiberg Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Eiberg, Sachsenring 1, 45279 Essen

Essen-Kray Nord Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

Essen-Kray Nord, Krayerstr. 263, 45307 Essen

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