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Eurostar Paris-Essen

Book your Eurostar train ticket from Paris to Essen

Paris to Essen Eurostar prices

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216 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Tuesday 11
186 € (1) ICE
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Wednesday 12
155 € (1) ICE
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126 € (1) ICE
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120 € (1) ICE
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Eurostar train from Paris to Essen

To travel from Paris to Essen, hop on the Paris Essen Eurostar (formerly Thalys) and enjoy a fast city-to-city journey. Book your train ticket now on SNCF Connect

Paris Essen Eurostar: a comfy, practical journey

Your Paris Essen Eurostar ticket includes everything you need for an enjoyable journey: comfy seats, electrical sockets for your devices, on-board Wi-Fi and a buffet car (Eurostar Café). You can choose from three classes to suit your needs:

  • Standard: an affordable fare, with 2 standard-sized pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage.
  • Plus: more spacious seats with similar luggage allowance and services.
  • Premier: more spacious seats, 3 standard-sized pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage, meal served at your seat, station lounge access and free online papers and magazines.

Flexibility if things don't go as planned

Eurostar tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to one hour before departure. You can also cancel them up to 7 days in advance (€25 charge). With the Premier fare, you benefit from even more flexibility, even after your departure.

Luggage allowance on the Paris - Essen Eurostar train.

Each passenger can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage (75×53×30 cm max) and one piece of hand luggage. Eurostar Premier passengers can take a third piece of carry-on luggage. All luggage must be labelled.

Travelling with your pet

Small pets (under 6 kg) can travel for free if they are in a pet carrier or basket (max. 45 × 30 × 25 cm). If your pet is larger, you'll need to buy a ticket (a flat fare of €30) from the train's conductor.