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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Essen
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Essen will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paris for Essen on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:18 AM2h44Paris8:02 AMEssen$481One-way0 transfers- 7:17 AM3h11Paris10:28 AMEssen$851One-way0 transfers
- 9:51 AM3h22Paris1:13 PMEssen$1561One-way0 transfers
- 5:18 AM2h44Paris8:02 AMEssen$481One-way0 transfers
- 7:17 AM3h11Paris10:28 AMEssen$851One-way0 transfers
- 9:51 AM3h22Paris1:13 PMEssen$1561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Essen:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Essen costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Essen costing on average $209 (€169).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 6h 14m.
You'll arrive about 2h 12m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 4h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $137 (€111) compared to roughly $137 (€110) 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 to Essen train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Essen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3:51 PM Paris | 4h24 | 8:15 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:45 PM Paris | 4h30 | 10:15 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
| 5:18 AM Paris | 2h44 | 8:02 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:17 AM Paris | 3h11 | 10:28 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Paris to Essen
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Trains from Paris to Essen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Eurostar, Intercity from Paris to Essen trainsEurostar, Intercity trains will get you between Paris and Essen from $12 (€9). 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 to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Essen 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Paris to Essen
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Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
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