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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Bercy Seine | Essen | Cheapest | ||||
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| Bercy Seine | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | ||||
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BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa + BlaBlaCar Bus | Bus | Paris Orly Airport (ORY) | Essen | No tags | ||||
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| Bercy Seine | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Aéroport CDG | Essen | No tags | ||||
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| Bercy Seine | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:52 PM CEST.
Get from Paris to Essen
The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 28,149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Paris and Essen
Stops in Paris
- A
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France - C
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France - E
Massy
21 Avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France - F
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paris to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Paris to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Paris to Essen start from CLP 28,149. The average price for this route is around CLP 43,958. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Paris to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Paris to Essen is 11h 5m, covering a distance of 436 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Paris to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Paris to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Paris to Essen at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paris to Essen?
A bus trip from Paris to Essen generates an estimated 10.885675 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12879 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paris to Essen was searched and found on Sep 29, 2026 with a price of CLP 25,843To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paris to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CLP 25,843 to CLP 142,674 for a bus ticket from Paris to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 25,843 which is on 2026-09-29.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Paris to Essen?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
