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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $271.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $271 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Essen:
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Essen costing on average $200 (€162).
A bus is $221 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Essen costing on average $271 (€221).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $126 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 7h 23m versus 6h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Essen
How to get from Paris to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1466 · 504289:30 AM10h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1466 · 504289:30 AM10h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF13067:30 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:40 AMDusseldorf Airport$13631One-way0 transfers
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S611:51 AM5h01Paris Gare du Nord4:52 PMEssen Hbf$1531One-way2 transfers - 9423+28518+S69:47 AM5h05Paris Gare du Nord2:52 PMEssen Hbf$1531One-way2 transfers
- 94593:49 PM4h06Paris Gare du Nord7:55 PMDuisburg Hbf$1541One-way0 transfers
- 504289:00 AM10h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 PM8h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:10 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$431One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:25 AM9h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:10 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$431One-way0 transfers
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ICE 722 · S68:25 AM7h07Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport3:32 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way2 transfers- DE4292+ICE 918 · S68:25 AM7h27Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport3:52 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way2 transfers
- DE4292+ICE 720 · S68:25 AM8h07Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport4:32 PMEssen Hbf$2351One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Essen:
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Essen costing on average $200 (€162).
A bus is $221 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Essen costing on average $271 (€221).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Essen by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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