How much is the bus ticket from Paris to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Paris to Essen start from CLP 26,071. The average price for this route is around CLP 46,852. 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 trip duration from Paris to Essen is 11h 5m, covering a distance of 270 miles (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 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 10.88055 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 11808 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Paris to Essen?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 Paris to Essen from CLP 25,054 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paris to Essen on May 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:55am	Aéroport CDG	9h 50m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Bercy Seine	8h 25m	1:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Bercy Seine	10h 45m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	6:31am	Paris Orly Airport (ORY)	13h 14m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags
	Bus	6:25am	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Essen on May 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Bercy Seine	8h 25m	1:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	Bus	8:25am	Bercy Seine	10h 30m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	6:31am	Paris Orly Airport (ORY)	12h 24m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
	Bus	6:25am	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Essen on May 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Bercy Seine	8h 25m	1:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	Porte Maillot	12h 25m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	6:31am	Paris Orly Airport (ORY)	12h 24m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
	Bus	6:25am	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Essen on May 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Bercy Seine	10h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Bercy Seine	8h 25m	1:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	Porte Maillot	12h 25m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	6:31am	Paris Orly Airport (ORY)	12h 24m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
	Bus	6:25am	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Essen on May 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Aéroport CDG	9h 25m	8:40am	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Bercy Seine	8h 25m	1:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	Porte Maillot	12h 25m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	6:31am	Paris Orly Airport (ORY)	12h 24m	6:55pm	Essen	No tags
	Bus	6:25am	Bercy Seine	9h 45m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:14 PM CEST.

Get from Paris to Essen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 26,071, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 5mAverage Duration

270 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Essen?

Stops in Paris

A
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France
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B
Orly Airport
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C
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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D
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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E
Massy
21 Avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France
F
La Défense
Terminal Jules Verne, 1 Rond point de la Défense , 92400 Courbevoie France
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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 Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,712 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,850 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, MarinoBus

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 26,071. The average price for this route is around CLP 46,852. 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 trip duration from Paris to Essen is 11h 5m, covering a distance of 270 miles (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 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 10.88055 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 11808 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Paris to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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

05/25

CLP 60,126

05/26

CLP 49,217

Today

CLP 38,245

05/28

CLP 34,981

05/29

CLP 37,172

05/30

CLP 37,154

05/31

CLP 54,681

06/01

CLP 32,754

The cheapest trip from Paris to Essen was searched and found on Jun 1, 2026 with a price of CLP 32,754

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 CLP 32,754 to CLP 246,003 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 32,754 which is on 2026-06-01.

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.