You can get from Paris to Essen by train, bus or flight.
To get from Paris to Essen on Apr 01 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 or train | |
Ticket price range | $34 - $198 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 10 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $198 (€175) • 3 h 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Tuifly or Thalys |
Travel 273 miles (440 km) by bus, flight or train from Paris to Essen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Tuifly or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Essen.
International travel from Paris, France to Essen, Germany is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip between Paris and Essen.
The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Germany is: Unrestricted.
Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. 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 Paris from Essen here.
There are 3 ways that you can travel to Essen from Paris. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Essen from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Essen:
Taking a bus is about $164 (€145) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $198 (€175) for this route.
Taking a bus is about $136 (€120) less than taking a train, which costs on average $170 (€150) for this journey.
The fastest way from Paris to Essen is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Essen that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 10 h 30 min of travel time.
In comparison, getting to Essen by train can take on average 4 h 23 min.
You should expect to travel around 273 miles (440 km) between Paris and Essen.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Essen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Essen from Paris as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Essen:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Essen with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Essen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Before traveling from Paris to Essen, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Paris to Essen 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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