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Paris → Essen

France to Germany · 1 border · Where else can you go from Paris?

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  1. Train to Düsseldorf

    Paris → Düsseldorf · about 4h

  2. Train to Essen

    Düsseldorf → Essen · about 20m

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About the trip from Paris to Essen

Paris (France) and Essen (Germany) are 441 km (274 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Düsseldorf: about 4h 35m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by flight and train via Düsseldorf, takes about 4h 5m. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Train from Paris to Düsseldorf: about 4h, 412 km
  2. Train from Düsseldorf to Essen: about 20m, 31 km

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Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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