Facts about the transport from Paris to Essen
| Cheapest Transport | $30 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 19 |
| Distance | 540 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air France, FlixBus, Flixtrain |
Paris to Essen
Best Options
$30
$300
Other Options
Transportation from Paris to Essen
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Trains$ 88.83
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Buses$ 29.97
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Flights$ 267.57
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
Popular Routes in France
How to get from Paris to Essen
Travelling between Paris and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 299.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.96.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Essen?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 35 hours to travel between Paris and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Paris and Essen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 10h 5m to reach Essen.
How much does it cost to get from Paris to Essen?
Travelling between Paris and Essen can be as cheap as USD 29.96 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 299.66 if you buy a Air France flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Paris and Essen ?
- 14 from Paris to Essen starting from 07:30 Paris Bercy Seine until 23:55 Paris Bercy Seine
- 5 from Paris to Essen starting from 07:30 Charles de Gaulle Airport until 20:30 Charles de Gaulle Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Paris to Essen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Paris to Essen, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 267.57.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Paris and Essen
Air France
Bus
Travelling from Paris to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Paris and Essen
FlixBus
What is the most popular transport to get from Paris to Essen?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus