How to get from Paris to Essen
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Essen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 440 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €51, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
440 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €387Checked Sep 6 | 2h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€387Checked Sep 62h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 98h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Essen: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris Charles de Gaulle → Düsseldorf Airportflight
Air France·1h 15m - 2Düsseldorf Airport → Essenbus
FlixBus·25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Essen
FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:25 and the last at 21:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 24 | 04:25 | 21:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusDüsseldorf Airport-Essen, Paris-Düsseldorf central, Düsseldorf central-Essen centralBook →On this route you travel with Air France, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Essen works
Start with a Air France flight from Paris to Düsseldorf, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by FlixBus bus on to Essen central (25 min). In total it's roughly €387 over 2h 40m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Essen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Essen?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Essen from Paris?
About 440 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Essen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €51. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Essen?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 2h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Essen?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 2h 40m. About 1h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Paris to Essen?
On this route you travel with Air France, FlixBus.
Can you get from Paris to Essen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 06m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Essen?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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