You can get from Paris to Essen by train, bus or flight.
To get from Paris to Essen on Jul 02 we recommend taking a train 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 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $234 (€209) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, HOP! Or Thalys |
Travel 273 miles (440 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Paris to Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, HOP! 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: Fully open.
Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open 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 6/29/22; 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 restriction level for your return to Paris, France from Germany is: Partially open.
Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of reentry into France:
You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 6/29/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from Essen closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Essen: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Essen from Paris is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Essen:
A ferry is generally $39 (€35) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $39 (€35) from Paris to Essen.
Taking a ferry is about $234 (€209) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $234 (€209) for this journey.
Taking a ferry is usually $172 (€154) less than taking a train to Essen, which costs on average $172 (€154) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Paris to Essen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by bus can take 5 h 55 min on average.
In comparison, taking a ferry requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 4 h 12 min.
The distance is approximately 273 miles (440 km) from Paris to Essen.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Essen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Paris and Essen 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 from Paris to Essen:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Essen with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Essen from Paris.
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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