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

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Paris start from £150. The average price for this train route is around £155. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Paris?

The average train journey time from Essen to Paris is 6h 29m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 53m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Paris route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain .

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

The earliest train from Essen to Paris departs at 02:45. And the latest train departs at 04:38.

Which is the best train operator from Essen to Paris?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Paris?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Paris?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Paris?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Essen to Paris from £150 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 23 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		16:50	HBF	12h 30m	05:20	Aéroport CDG	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 27 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	13h 52m	07:55	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:50	HBF	10h 25m	07:15	Paris (Pershing)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	11h 57m	06:00	Paris (Pershing)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	11h 17m	05:20	Aéroport CDG	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Paris

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

11h 5mAverage duration

274 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £109	Average duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£150 - £197	Average duration6h 29m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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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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
Orly Airport
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E
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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F
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.5

FR train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Paris 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 Essen to Paris?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Paris start from £150. The average price for this train route is around £155. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Paris?
The average train journey time from Essen to Paris is 6h 29m, covering a distance of 272 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 53m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Paris route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Paris?
The earliest train from Essen to Paris departs at 02:45. And the latest train departs at 04:38.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Paris?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Paris?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.