- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$155
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Esslingen (Neckar) station 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 Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
It's difficult to get from Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
19138 · ICE 566 · ICE 9514
19312+
TGV 9574
19122+
TGV 9576
19130 · 19674 · ICE 9590
19320+
TGV 9592
19312+
TGV 9574
19122+
TGV 9576
19320+
TGV 9592
19130 · 19674 · ICE 9590
19138 · ICE 566 · ICE 9514Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $235.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $163 (€133).
A bus is $212 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
You'll arrive about 2h 55m sooner (3h 31m by train vs 6h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $163 (€133) compared to roughly $124 (€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.
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 Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19138 · ICE 566+ TGV 9512 | On time 12:40 PM Esslingen (Neckar) station | 4h12 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
19122+ TGV 9576 | On time 8:41 AM Esslingen (Neckar) station | 3h54 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
19312+ TGV 9574 | On time 10:18 AM Esslingen (Neckar) station | 3h48 | 2:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
19130 · 19674 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:40 AM Esslingen (Neckar) station | 4h11 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Esslingen (Neckar) station to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $145 (€119) but you can travel from only $37 (€31) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:41, the last at 11:18. The fastest train covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 315 miles (508 km) |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $145 (€119) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 7:41 AM |
Last train 11:18 AM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Major art museum in a Beaux-Arts railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out building and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, stairways, viewpoints, and strong visual appeal.
Lively historic neighborhood with elegant mansions, boutiques, small museums, and one of Paris's best walking atmospheres.
Classic Paris garden with fountains, tree-lined paths, statues, and chairs ideal for a relaxed stroll or break.
A classic Paris bistro dish of grilled steak served with crispy fries, prized for its simplicity and found on menus across the capital.
Traditional onion soup gratine with beef stock, bread, and melted cheese, strongly associated with historic Parisian brasseries.
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich, often topped with bchamel, popular in Parisian cafs as a simple comfort food.
A respected traditional French bistro a short walk away, known for carefully prepared regional cuisine and a warm classic dining room.
A landmark brasserie opposite Gare du Nord known for seafood platters, Alsatian dishes, and traditional Parisian atmosphere.
Historic-style bouillon near the station serving classic French dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Budget eats exist, but sit-down meals and coffee near major stations cost more.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up small change or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up; tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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