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

The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Essen start from €149. The average price for this train route is around €149. 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 438 km. 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 €149 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 26 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:00	Paris (Pershing)	11h 2m	09:02	HBF	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:40	Aéroport CDG	13h 20m	12:00	HBF	No tags
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 27 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Paris (Pershing)	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 28 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:45	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	11h 17m	09:02	HBF	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:00	Paris (Pershing)	10h 2m	09:02	HBF	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Paris (Pershing)	11h 53m	11:53	HBF	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:40	Aéroport CDG	11h 13m	11:53	HBF	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:10 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Paris to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 11 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just €26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 13mAverage duration

455 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€26 - €116	Average duration11h 13m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€149 - €149	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg 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
Visit page
B
Gare du Nord
95 Rue de Maubeuge, 75010 Paris, France
C
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
Visit page
D
Orly Airport
Visit page
E
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Visit page
F
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
Visit page

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
Visit page
B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Visit page

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi3.4

Based on 16 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the value for money. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at €149

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

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 €149. The average price for this train route is around €149. 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 438 km. 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.