Paris to Essen train

Travel between Paris, France and Essen, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Germany from France?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?

All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Paris and Essen as this information can change.

The restriction level for your return train to Paris, France from Essen is: Unrestricted.

Is my return train into Paris from Essen restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Essen?

Conditions of reentry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask required: Recommended

Last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Paris from Essen closer to your date of departure here here.

Looking to save money on your trip? Omio customers have found the cheapest train between Paris and Essen for the next 7 days starting from $106 (€93)  one way.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $121 (€106)  for a train ticket between Paris and Essen.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance between Paris and Essen by train to be approximately 273 miles (440 km).

While the time it takes to travel 273 miles (440 km) between Paris and Essen can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Paris to Essen train journey time is on average 6 h 38 min.

When taking a train from Paris, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. When you arrive in Essen, your train can arrive in train stations including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Paris Gare de Lyon   to Essen Hbf.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Paris Gare de Lyon, is located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the city center of Paris.

The most popular arrival train station, Essen Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center of Essen.

If you're looking for trains from Paris to Essen, you can rely on Thalys, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection to get you to Essen. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Paris to Essen route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, you can search for direct trains from Paris to Essen on Omio with Thalys, and you won’t need to transfer at another stop in between. Direct train services tend to offer more convenience and save you time when traveling to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy your train ticket.

The earliest train for this route departs from Paris at 4: 55 PM. The last train leaves from Paris at 4: 55 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Paris to Essen and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this trip and save money. If you buy train tickets from Paris to Essen within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $121 (€106) one way. To find the best prices for this route, consider booking your train ticket from Paris to Essen a few months in advance.