How much does a train ticket cost from Paris to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Essen start from £130. The average price for this train route is around £130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Paris to Essen?

The average train journey time from Paris to Essen is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 5m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Paris to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paris to Essen?

The earliest train from Paris to Essen departs at 06:54. And the latest train departs at 06:54.

Train Paris to Essen from £130 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Bercy Seine	10h 2m	09:02	HBF	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:40	Aéroport CDG	9h 22m	09:02	HBF	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:45	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	12h 17m	09:02	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	21:35	Bercy Seine	13h 27m	11:02	HBF	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:40	Aéroport CDG	13h 21m	12:01	HBF	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:45	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	14h 17m	11:02	HBF	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Paris to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

274 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£22 - £159	Average duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£130 - £130	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £65	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Paris and Essen?

Paris

A
Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon, Place Louis-Armand, 75571 Paris, France
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B
Gare du Nord
95 Rue de Maubeuge, 75010 Paris, France
C
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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D
Charles de Gaulle Airport
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E
Orly Airport
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F
Gare Montparnasse
Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, 17 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
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Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at £130

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paris to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Paris to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Essen start from £130. The average price for this train route is around £130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Paris to Essen?
The average train journey time from Paris to Essen is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 5m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Paris to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paris to Essen?
The earliest train from Paris to Essen departs at 06:54. And the latest train departs at 06:54.