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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Paris
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 46 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Paris will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 15 buses that leave Essen for Paris every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 440 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5044921:0010h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£341One-way0 changes- 504299:5511h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)21:10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£341One-way0 changes
20:505h20Essen2:10Paris£381One-way0 changes- 13:205h10Essen18:30Paris£391One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus14:5510h30Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:25Paris, Porte Maillot£401One-way1 change
- 13:205h10Essen18:30Paris£391One-way0 changes
- 20:505h20Essen2:10Paris£381One-way0 changes
- 18:005h20Essen23:20Paris£421One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:458h30Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)14:15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£411One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:509h30Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)20:20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Paris
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Essen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £119.
Distance: 440 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price | £214 Average Price |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Paris bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Paris coaches for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h10 | 6:10 Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h35 | 5:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 change | |
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 20:03 Essen Hbf | 9h57 | 6:00 Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 20:50 Essen Hbf | 11h00 | 7:50 Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 change | |
| 50449 | 21:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h40 | 7:40 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h15 | 7:55 Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
| FlixBus | 4:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h50 | 15:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h30 | 14:15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 18:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 50429 | 9:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 21:10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 20:20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h30 | 22:25 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h30 | 1:25 Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Paris
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Buses from Essen to Paris run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 440 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 440 km |
Average bus duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Essen to ParisYou can travel by bus between Essen to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to Paris coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Paris by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Paris
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
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