Paris to Essen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Essen

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£154

Average price

£213

Fastest journey

4 h 13 m

Average duration

4 h 34 m

Trains per day

14

Distance

440 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Paris to Essen will cost around £213 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.

Fast trains

Of the 14 trains that leave Paris for Essen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 440 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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.

Eurostar9471
17:554h20
Paris Gare du Nord
22:15Essen Hbf
£1541One-way
0 changes
Eurostar9459
15:554h13
Paris Gare du Nord
20:08Essen Hbf
£1741One-way
0 changes
Eurostar9435+Deutsche Bahn28522+Regional-Express10225
11:554h42
Paris Gare du Nord
16:37Essen Hbf
£2071One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9435+Deutsche Bahn26825
11:554h55
Paris Gare du Nord
16:50Essen Hbf
£2071One-way
1 change
Eurostar9423+Deutsche Bahn26821
09:554h55
Paris Gare du Nord
14:50Essen Hbf
£2071One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Paris to Essen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 £23, and a flight costs an average of £118.

Distance: 440 km

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Flight

£170

Average Price

£45

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Cheapest

£335

Average Price

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 5m

Average total duration

8h 35m

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5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Live departures

Paris to Essen train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 06:52
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
eurostar-direct945913:55 Paris Gare du Nord
4h13
18:08 Essen Hbf0 changesdirect
eurostar-direct947115:55 Paris Gare du Nord
4h20
20:15 Essen Hbf0 changesdirect
Friday 18 July
eurostar-direct9315+deutsche_bahn15 · 28516+regional-express1021906:25 Paris Gare du Nord
5h12
11:37 Essen Hbf3 changes
eurostar-direct9315+deutsche_bahn15 · 2681906:25 Paris Gare du Nord
5h25
11:50 Essen Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9315+deutsche_bahn15 · 17334+regional-express3039706:25 Paris Gare du Nord
5h26
11:51 Essen West station3 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Paris to Essen?

The best time to book your train from Paris to Essen is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Paris to Essen route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Paris to Essen per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Paris to Essen.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Paris to Essen

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Trains from Paris to Essen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Distance
440 km
Average train duration
4h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£105
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 13m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, TGV and Eurostar trains Paris to Essen

Find the best trains between Paris and Essen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, TGV and Eurostar from £64. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Paris to Essen train.

Paris to Essen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: £124

FAQs: Paris to Essen train

FAQs: Travel by train from Paris to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Essen.
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Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Essen

Paris
Essen
The major train station for departures in Paris is Paris Gare du Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paris Gare du Nord for your trip from Paris to Essen.
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
36
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
Dining
Dining
  • Terminus Nord
  • Chez Casimir
  • Brasserie Terminus Nord
  • McDonald’s
  • Bonne Journeé
  • Autogrill Grignotin
  • Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
WC
WC
  • €0.70
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Whistler
  • Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
  • Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
  • Le Matissia
  • OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1200 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
  • Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
  • Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
  • Hall 4: leading to RER platform
Public transport options for Paris Gare du Nord
  • Metro: Line 4, Line 5
  • RER: Line B, Line D
  • Bus: Several lines available
The major train station for arrivals in Essen is Essen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen Hbf for your journey to Essen from Paris.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
Dining
  • Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
  • Kiepenkerl
  • Cafe Extrablatt
  • Tacos
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ambassador
  • Gästearpartment Dahl
  • WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus
  • Motel One

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