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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$235
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$235
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf will cost around $235 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $235.
It's difficult to get from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf without transferring at least once.
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3:35 PM4h40Paris Gare de Lyon8:15 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer- 5:29 PM4h46Paris Gare de Lyon10:15 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer
- 3:35 PM4h40Paris Gare de Lyon8:15 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer
- 5:29 PM4h46Paris Gare de Lyon10:15 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $615.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$214 Average price | $615 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf:
A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf costing on average $214.
A bus is $523 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf costing on average $615.
Other travel options to Essen Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (4h 27m by train vs 5h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $214 compared to roughly $126 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.
Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:45 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h30 | 9:15 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $214 but you can travel from only $49 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 15:55, the last at 15:55. The fastest train covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $214 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 3:55 PM |
Last train 3:55 PM |
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Train companies: Eurostar from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf trainsEurostar trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Essen Hbf from $49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf
Most Paris Gare de Lyon to Essen Hbf trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to Essen Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare de Lyon and Essen Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
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