You can get from Essen to Paris by train, bus or flight.
To get from Essen to Paris on Aug 14 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 273 miles (440 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $205 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€30) • 9 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $205 (€190) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, HOP! Or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 273 miles (440 km) to Paris from Essen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, HOP! Or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Essen to Paris.
Travel between Essen, Germany and Paris, France is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry into France:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 8/8/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Essen and Paris.
The current restriction level for returning to Essen, Germany from France is: Fully open.
Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 8/8/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Essen from Paris here.
There are 4 travel options from Essen to Paris: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Paris is by taking a bus with an average price of $32 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options to Paris:
Taking a bus is usually $173 (€160) less than taking a flight to Paris, which costs on average $205 (€190) for the same trip.
A bus is generally $79 (€73) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $111 (€103) from Essen to Paris.
The fastest way from Essen to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h 20 min on average.
In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 16 min on average.
Paris is approximately 273 miles (440 km) away from Essen.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Paris as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Essen to Paris:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Paris with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Essen and Paris.
Before traveling from Essen to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Essen to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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