How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Paris?

The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Paris start at R 479. The average price for this route is around R 811. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Essen to Paris?

The average bus journey time from Essen to Paris is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 449 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Paris route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Paris?

The earliest bus departs from Essen to Paris at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Paris?

A bus trip from Essen to Paris produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Essen to Paris?

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 11278 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Paris?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Paris?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Paris?

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.

Bus Essen to Paris from R 449 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 31 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:00	Essen	10h 40m	07:40	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
	21:00	Essen	9h 30m	06:30	Aéroport CDG	Fastest
	19:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 30m	05:30	Bercy Seine	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	HBF	13h 20m	06:10	Bercy Seine	No tags
	21:00	Essen	13h 50m	10:50	Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 1 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:55	Essen	11h 15m	21:10	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
	05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	13:45	Bercy Seine	Fastest
	09:55	Essen	10h 40m	20:35	Bercy Seine	No tags
	04:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 50m	15:30	Bercy Seine	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	HBF	10h 7m	06:10	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 2 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:55	Essen	11h 15m	21:10	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
	05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	13:45	Bercy Seine	Fastest
	09:55	Essen	10h 40m	20:35	Bercy Seine	No tags
	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 15m	18:05	Bercy Seine	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	12h 7m	06:10	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 3 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	12h 30m	17:10	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	Cheapest
	05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	13:45	Bercy Seine	Fastest
	09:55	Essen	10h 40m	20:35	Bercy Seine	No tags
	04:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 50m	15:30	Bercy Seine	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:03	HBF	10h 22m	22:25	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 4 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:00	Essen	10h 40m	07:40	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
	05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	13:45	Bercy Seine	Fastest
	09:55	Essen	10h 40m	20:35	Bercy Seine	No tags
	05:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	14:00	Bercy Seine	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	HBF	10h 7m	06:10	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 5 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:55	Essen	11h 5m	21:00	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
	05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	13:45	Bercy Seine	Fastest
	09:55	Essen	11h 15m	21:10	Bercy Seine	No tags
	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 15m	18:05	Bercy Seine	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:50	HBF	11h 5m	07:55	Paris (Pershing)	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Paris on 6 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:00	Essen	10h 40m	07:40	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 25m	13:45	Bercy Seine	Fastest
21:00	Essen	9h 30m	06:30	Aéroport CDG	No tags
04:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 50m	15:30	Bercy Seine	No tags
06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 15m	18:05	Bercy Seine	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Paris

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 454, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

441 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 479 - R 3 051	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 301 - R 4 334	Average duration6h 29m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 454 - R 1 091	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Paris?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Paris

A
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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B
Charles de Gaulle Airport
C
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France
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D
Orly Airport
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E
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
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F
Massy
21 Avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 832 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 322 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Paris by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Paris?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Paris start at R 479. The average price for this route is around R 811. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Paris?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Paris is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 449 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Paris route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Paris?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Paris at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Paris?
A bus trip from Essen to Paris produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Paris?
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 11278 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Paris?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Paris?
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.

Best price found

29/12

R 1 821

30/12

R 2 617

Today

R 817

The cheapest trip from Essen to Paris was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 817

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Paris as early as possible.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Paris?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time10h 50m	Avg priceR 811	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time6h 29m	Avg priceR 3 420	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 40m	Avg priceR 958	Daily departures8