Shortest travel time:
4 h 14 m
Longest travel time:
7 h 57 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$169
Avg. daily departures:
16
Earliest departure:
06:20
Latest departure:
19:06
Paris
Paris train stations
Gare de Lyon
Place Louis-Armand, 75571, Paris, France
Nord
18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010, Paris , France
Est
Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 75010, Paris, France
Montparnasse
17 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75741, Paris, France
Saint-Lazare
13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008, Paris, France
Paris-Austerlitz
85 Quai d'Austerlitz 75013 Paris France, Paris, France
Gare de Paris Bercy
48 bis boulevard de Bercy 75012 Paris France, Paris, France
Paris Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
Gare de Massy TGV
7 Av. Carnot, 91300 Massy, France, Paris, France
Paris Airport Terminal (CDG)
95700 Roissy-en-France, France, Paris, France
500 km
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany

Paris to Essen Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Paris to Essen is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 5 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 16 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Paris to Essen boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Paris to Essen is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Paris to Essen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 21 min
5 hrs 30 min
06:20
11:53
6
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 14 min
6 hrs 3 min
12:53
17:54
8
Evening trains
5 hrs 53 min
7 hrs 57 min
19:06
19:06
2

Trains on Paris - Essen Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
TGV
TGV
Train with 1 change
6 hrs 3 min
$270
1
TGV
TGV
Train with 2 changes
5 hrs 49 min
$268
1
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
5 hrs 54 min
$188
2
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
5 hrs 53 min
$197
1
Thalys
Eurostar Red (Thalys)
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 38 min
$183
1
Thalys
Eurostar Red (Thalys)
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 47 min
$213
6
Eurostar
Eurostar Red (Thalys)
Bullet train
4 hrs 14 min
$169
4
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