How to travel from Paris to Essen

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from Paris to Essen

You can get from Paris to Essen by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Paris to Essen on Apr 01 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

09:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy10h20 07:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
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351One-way
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09:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy10h20 07:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
1 transfer
351One-way
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10:05AMParis9h45 07:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
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421One-way
11:15PMParis9h30 08:45AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
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421One-way
09:00AMParis, Quai de Bercy10h50 07:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
0 transfers
421One-way

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Travel Information to Essen from Paris

distanceDistance273 miles (440 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$34 - $198
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $34 (€30) • 10 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $198 (€175) • 3 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus, 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.

How to get from Paris to Essen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Essen, 56,82% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Essen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs

International travel from Paris, France to Essen, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Germany if coming from France?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Essen if traveling from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Essen, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Mandatory

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.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Essen, Germany?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Essen?

  • There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face masks: Recommended

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:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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:

  • Buses mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
  • Trains from Paris to Essen most often leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Essen:

  • You can travel by bus to Essen from Paris with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Paris to Essen tickets for $34 (€30) on Omio.
  • You can travel to Essen from Paris by flight with Tuifly. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $198 (€175) with Tuifly from Paris to Essen.
  • You can go to Essen from Paris by train with Thalys. You'll see cheap train tickets for $170 (€150) with Thalys from Paris to Essen on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Essen with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Essen with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus with 1 direct bus per day.
  • You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Essen with Thalys.

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.

Many of our customers traveling from Paris to Essen don't make Essen their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Essen are Berlin, Hamburg or Munich, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Essen to any of these top destinations today!

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:

  • A bus ticket for this route is costing $34 (€30) one way on average.
  • A plane ticket for this route costs on average $198 (€175) one way.
  • A train ticket is costing on average $170 (€150) one way for this journey.

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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