Paris to Essen by train
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Overview: trains from Paris to Essen
Find the key information for travelling by train from Paris to Essen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Paris to Essen by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Paris to Essen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Cost of train tickets between Paris and Essen
The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Essen start at AU$126.29. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Paris to Essen is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 7 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Paris to Essen departure timetable
On this route, 54 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Paris at 06:04 and the last leaving at 21:42 during the week.
For weekend travel to Essen, the earliest departure is at 06:00 and the last one is at 21:55. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 5 minutes.
Travel time and distance between Paris and Essen
The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours, covering a total of 326 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Paris to Essen trains
Tickets for travel to Essen along this route are available for purchase 7 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Making the most of your Paris to Essen travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Essen.
FAQs about the train journey from Paris to Essen
Want to know more about your journey from Paris to Essen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Paris and Essen by train is 326 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is AU$126.29. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 7 and a half months in advance.
The quickest journey is 3 hours.
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