Paris to Essen train

Travel between Paris, France and Essen, Germany by train is: Fully open.

Can I enter Germany from France?

International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?

All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 08/08/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Essen from Paris as this information can change.

The restriction level for your return train to Paris, France from Essen is: Fully open.

Is my return train into Paris from Essen restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Essen?

Conditions of reentry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask required: Recommended

Last checked on 08/08/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Paris from Essen closer to your date of departure here.

Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Paris to Essen for the next 7 days starting from £73  one way.

The Paris to Essen train ticket price is on average £102  if you are looking to buy your tickets for this route in the next week.

The train distance from Paris to Essen is around 273 miles.

On average the train from Paris to Essen duration is 6 h 29 min  for the 273 miles long route, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.

Some of the Paris train stations to Essen you can start your journey from include Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Essen include Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon   and arriving in Essen Hbf.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Paris Gare de Lyon, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city centre of Paris.

The most popular arrival train station, Essen Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre of Essen.

Take the Paris to Essen train with Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Paris and Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

On average, there are 10 trains a day from Paris to Essen. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train for this trip departs from Paris at 04: 55. The last train leaves from Paris at 17: 06. Check Omio for the latest train timetable from Paris to Essen and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this trip and save money. If you book train tickets from Paris to Essen within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £102 one way. To find the best prices for this route, consider booking your train ticket from Paris to Essen a few months in advance.