How much is the bus ticket from Paris to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Paris to Essen start at R 480. The average price for this route is around R 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Paris to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Paris to Essen is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 440 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Paris to Essen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paris to Essen?

The earliest bus departs from Paris to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paris to Essen?

A bus trip from Paris to Essen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Paris to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11278 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Essen?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Paris to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Paris to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Paris to Essen from R 448 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 27 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:30	Bercy Seine	10h 10m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
	16:30	Bercy Seine	8h 30m	01:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	06:25	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	16:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:25	Bercy Seine	10h 37m	17:02	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 28 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:30	Bercy Seine	10h 10m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
	16:30	Bercy Seine	8h 30m	01:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	06:25	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	16:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:25	Bercy Seine	10h 37m	17:02	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 29 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
23:15	Aéroport CDG	9h 25m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
20:30	Porte Maillot	12h 10m	08:40	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 30 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:30	Bercy Seine	10h 10m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
23:15	Aéroport CDG	9h 25m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 31 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Porte Maillot	12h 10m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
23:15	Aéroport CDG	9h 25m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 1 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:45	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	10h 25m	07:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	16:30	Bercy Seine	8h 30m	01:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	06:25	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	16:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:25	Bercy Seine	11h 28m	17:53	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 2 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:10	Paris (Pershing)	10h 45m	14:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	16:30	Bercy Seine	8h 30m	01:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	08:30	Bercy Seine	11h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	06:25	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	16:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Bercy Seine	10h 2m	09:02	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 R 608, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

441 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 480 - R 3 071	Average duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 866 - R 2 866	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 608 - R 1 415	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Essen?

Stops in Paris

A
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France
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B
Charles de Gaulle Airport
C
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
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D
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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E
Orly Airport
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F
La Défense
Terminal Jules Verne, 1 Rond point de la Défense , 92400 Courbevoie France
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Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 750 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 293 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paris to Essen by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Paris to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Paris to Essen start at R 480. The average price for this route is around R 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Paris to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Paris to Essen is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 440 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Paris to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paris to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Paris to Essen at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paris to Essen?
A bus trip from Paris to Essen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11278 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/12

R 1 032

25/12

R 1 114

Today

R 1 197

27/12

R 1 135

28/12

R 1 032

29/12

R 1 238

30/12

R 929

31/12

R 784

The cheapest trip from Paris to Essen was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 784

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paris to Essen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 784 to R 2 557 for a bus ticket from Paris to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 784, which is on 2025-12-31.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Paris to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 15m	Avg priceR 796	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 5m	Avg priceR 2 866	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 40m	Avg priceR 1 223	Daily departures4