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Tomorrow10 Aug
from US$77
Mon11 Aug
from US$66
Tue12 Aug
from US$63
Wed13 Aug
from US$51
Thu14 Aug
from US$77
Fri15 Aug
from US$90
Sat16 Aug
from US$68
Sun17 Aug

Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Bercy Seine
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Bercy Seine
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Bercy Seine
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Bercy Seine
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Bercy Seine
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Paris to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$30 - US$175Average duration10h 40m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$168 - US$168Average duration7h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$28 - US$95Average duration5h 40m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Paris to Essen

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 US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
5h 40mAverage duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Paris to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$58
Average bus trip duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure00:10
Distance273 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

Paris to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Paris - Essen

  1. What's the distance between Paris and Essen by coach?

    The distance between Paris and Essen by coach is approximately 273 miles (440 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Paris to Essen without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/08
US$71
08/08
US$104
Today
US$79
10/08
US$72
11/08
US$61
12/08
US$59
13/08
US$47
14/08
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paris to Essen was searched and found on 13 Aug 2025 with a price of US$47

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 US$47 to US$172 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 US$47, which is on 2025-08-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Paris to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Paris to Essen.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Paris to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Paris to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Paris by bus?

Bus from Paris to Essen

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Paris to Essen

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