Train Paris - Essen from 35 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Paris - Essen
Train Paris Essen in brief
Average price
82.81 €
Price range
35.00 € - 175.00 €
Fastest Paris-Essen train
4h19min
Number of trains / day
4
It will take you 4h19min by train from Paris to reach Essen. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Paris and Essen is 440 km and the average speed is 102 km/h.
Paris - Essen cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 27.32 € for a 8h25min journey.
Train price calendar Paris - Essen
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Wednesday, January 6, from 49 €.
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December 2026
Prices recorded on November 11, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Paris to Essen cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Thursday, with an average price of 91 €. The most expensive is Sunday (172 € on average).
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Paris - Essen train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 70 € on average, against 129 € 2 to 7 days before departure: 46% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 42 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Paris and Essen
On average, 4 departures a day link Paris to Essen. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
By time of day
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Paris to Essen by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Paris to Essen costs 110 € on average, from 59 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Paris and Essen?
The train connects Paris to Essen in 4h19min with tickets from 35 €. The bus takes about 8h25min with tickets from 27 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Paris Essen by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Paris Essen.
First Train Paris - Essen.
Departure at 15:47
Last Train Paris - Essen
Departure at 17:52
Paris - Essen train on average every
42 minutes
Which train companies for Paris to Essen?
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Paris to Essen
You can also buy train tickets Essen-Paris in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Paris-Essen.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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