Paris to Essen by train

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 £64.41. 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.