How to get from Paris to Essen
- 440 km as the crow flies
- 26 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 10 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Essen: flight, bus. The two cities are about 440 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 10 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €34, on Sat, Sep 19.
This fare comes from a search on September 10, 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 | €143Older observation | 2h 41m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€143Older observation2h 41m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 38h · 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 Airportflight1h 16m
- 2Düsseldorf Airport → Essenbus
FlixBus·25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Paris to Essen
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:25 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 04:25 | 20:45 |
| 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Essen works
Start with a flight from Paris to Düsseldorf, about 1h 16m. Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by FlixBus bus on to Essen central (25 min). In total it's roughly €143 over 2h 41m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Essen: common questions
When is the first bus from Paris to Essen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:25 and the last at 20:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Essen?
26 a day with FlixBus, between 04:25 and 20:45.
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.
Which operators run Paris to Essen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 10 Sep 2026