How much does a bus ticket from Paris to Essen cost?

The bus ticket price from Paris to Essen starts at R 501. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Paris to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Paris to Essen?

The average travel time between Paris and Essen is around 10h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 440 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Paris and Essen?

The number of buses from Paris to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Paris to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Paris to Essen?

When taking the bus from Paris to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Essen?

Buses travelling between Paris and Essen leave from La Défense or Bercy Seine and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Bus Paris to Essen from R 459 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
23:15	Aéroport CDG	9h 25m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
22:30	Bercy Seine	10h 10m	08:40	Essen	No tags
10:00	Aéroport CDG	9h 45m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
10:00	Aéroport CDG	9h 45m	19:45	Essen	Fastest
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
07:05	Paris South/Sud - Massy-Palaiseau	12h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
10:00	Aéroport CDG	9h 45m	19:45	Essen	Fastest
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	No tags
07:05	Paris South/Sud - Massy-Palaiseau	12h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	10:30	Bercy Seine	9h 30m	20:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	07:30	Bercy Seine	11h 5m	18:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	21:35	Bercy Seine	11h 27m	09:02	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
23:15	Aéroport CDG	9h 25m	08:40	Essen	Fastest
09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
22:30	Bercy Seine	10h 10m	08:40	Essen	No tags
10:00	Aéroport CDG	9h 45m	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:00	Bercy Seine	9h 1m	07:01	HBF	Fastest
	09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	02:35	Bercy Seine	12h 20m	14:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Bercy Seine	12h 2m	11:02	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Paris to Essen on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:30	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:40	Aéroport CDG	9h 22m	09:02	HBF	Fastest
	09:05	Bercy Seine	10h 40m	19:45	Essen	No tags
	02:35	Bercy Seine	12h 20m	14:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:25	Bercy Seine	10h 37m	17:02	HBF	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Paris to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 496, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

441 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 501 - R 3 354	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 975 - R 2 975	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 496 - R 1 495	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 239 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 100 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Essen?

Stops in Paris

A - La Défense

B - Bercy Seine

C - Orly Airport

D - Charles de Gaulle Airport

E - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

F - Massy

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paris to Essen by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Paris to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Paris to Essen starts at R 501. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Paris to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Paris to Essen?
The average travel time between Paris and Essen is around 10h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 440 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Paris and Essen?
The number of buses from Paris to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Paris to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Paris to Essen?
When taking the bus from Paris to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Essen?
Buses travelling between Paris and Essen leave from La Défense or Bercy Seine and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

R 1 261

08/11

R 1 157

Today

R 1 052

10/11

R 799

11/11

R 737

12/11

R 714

13/11

R 652

14/11

R 505

The cheapest trip from Paris to Essen was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 505

To 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 R 505 to R 2 123 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 R 505, which is on 2025-11-14.

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

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time10h 40m	Avg priceR 844	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 5m	Avg priceR 2 975	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 40m	Avg priceR 1 240	Daily departures6

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