Train Essen Paris
Book a train ticket Essen - Paris
Book a train ticket Essen - Paris
Train timetable info Essen-Paris
| Number routes per day | 19 |
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| Average route time | 6h 08m |
| Shortest route time | 5h 29m |
| First hour of departure | 2h 08m |
| Last hour of departure | 16h 59m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets Essen Paris
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Price of a Essen – Paris Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Essen to Paris: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Essen to Paris at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Essen – Paris
Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Essen to Paris? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.
Last-minute Essen – Paris Train
The best way to pay less for your Essen to Paris train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Essen to Paris, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.
Direct train from Essen to Paris and alternative routes
Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Essen - Paris. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.
Companies serving Essen - Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Essen to Paris on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Essen and Paris! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.
Eurostar
Travel at top speeds from Essen to Paris with Eurostar and enjoy a super-comfy trip: spacious seats, electrical outlets, onboard Wi-Fi and luggage storage without weight restrictions!
Classes of rail companies serving Essen - Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Essen to Paris by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Essen - Paris guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
To travel from Essen to Paris, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.
2nd Class
- Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
- Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
- Space to store your luggage
- Reading light and small table
- Trilingual staff
- Access to the buffet car
1st Class
- Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
- Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
- Space to store your luggage
- Reading light and small table
- Trilingual staff
- Access to the buffet car
- Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges
Eurostar
Travel from Essen to Paris on board a Eurostar train and enjoy a comfy journey by choosing from one of the three classes according to your needs.
Eurostar Standard
- Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket
- Space to store your luggage
- On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
- Free Wi-Fi
- 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
- Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
- Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)
Eurostar Plus
- Spacious reclining seats with a power socket
- Space to store your luggage
- On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free magazines on board
- 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
- Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
- Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)
Eurostar Premier
- More spacious seats with a power socket
- Space to store your luggage
- Meal served at your seat
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free magazines on board
- 3 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
- Access to Eurostar lounges
- Tickets can be changed or refunded up to 48 hours before departure.
All on-board services provided by companies operating Essen - Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
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Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
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Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
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Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
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Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
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Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
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Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
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Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
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Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
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Book your tickets early
Book up to 6 months in advance
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My luggage
Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).
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Stay connected
Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.
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My animals
Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)
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My bike
The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.
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Catering on board
Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains
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Family space and nursery
Family areas and nursery area with ICE
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Franco-German services
Franco-German crew
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Paris Metro ticket
Paris metro ticket sales
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Disabled accessibility
Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs
Eurostar
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Online registration
Are you going to London with Eurostar? Do not forget to check in online before boarding.
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Wifi on board
Enjoy free wifi on all Eurostar trains and all travel classes.
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Onboard luggage
One of the benefits of traveling on Eurostar is that there is no weight restriction for your luggage to London. For other Eurostar destinations, you can travel with a maximum of 2 bags per person.
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A comfortable trip
Spacious seats, electrical outlets, all the comfort you need for a peaceful trip.
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At table
You have access to the bar-car! What do we serve you today? You can choose from a wide selection.
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Travelers with reduced mobility
Onboard wheelchairs must respect the standards: 75 cm wide, 125 cm high, turning diameter: 150 cm.
Train timetables Essen-Paris Tuesday 7 July 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 2h 08m | 9h 50m | 7h 42m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 4h 20m | 10h 36m | 6h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 5h 16m | 11h 35m | 6h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 6h 16m | 12h 05m | 5h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 6h 59m | 12h 51m | 5h 52m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 8h 00m | 14h 05m | 6h 05m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 8h 36m | 14h 05m | 5h 29m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 8h 59m | 14h 51m | 5h 52m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 9h 16m | 16h 05m | 6h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 10h 59m | 16h 50m | 5h 51m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 11h 16m | 18h 05m | 6h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 12h 00m | 18h 16m | 6h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 12h 36m | 18h 16m | 5h 40m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 13h 25m | 19h 35m | 6h 10m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 14h 16m | 20h 05m | 5h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 14h 59m | 20h 42m | 5h 43m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 15h 37m | 21h 38m | 6h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 16h 16m | 22h 05m | 5h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar | |
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| 16h 59m | 22h 52m | 5h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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