Bus Paris to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Paris to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Paris to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

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Friday

$28

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Sunday

$40

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Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 15m	9:30 AM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/20/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/20/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 15m	8:30 AM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/20/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/20/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 10m	8:30 PM	Paris	Porte Maillot Bus Stop	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Porte Maillot Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/20/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/21/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 40m	9:05 AM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/20/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/20/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 10m	10:30 PM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/21/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 45m	4:10 AM	Paris	Porte Maillot Bus Stop	2:55 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Porte Maillot Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/22/2026 4:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	8h 25m	4:45 PM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/22/2026 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	11h 5m	7:30 AM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/22/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:25 AM	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	4:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/22/2026 6:25:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/22/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	10h 0m	8:30 AM	Paris	Porte Maillot Bus Stop	6:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Porte Maillot Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 3/22/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Paris to Essen is $25 on 3/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Paris and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Paris and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Paris to Essen. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Paris and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Paris to Essen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Paris and Essen, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Paris to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Paris to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paris to Essen starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	8h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	273.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Paris to Essen

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Paris for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/18/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

Friday 03/20

$28

Saturday 03/21

Sunday 03/22

$40

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$37

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

$49

Monday 03/30

$25

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

$48

Thursday 04/02

$48

Friday 04/03

$42

Saturday 04/04

$34

Sunday 04/05

$37

Monday 04/06

$40

Tuesday 04/07

$50

Wednesday 04/08

$45

Thursday 04/09

$26

Friday 04/10

$34

Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Paris to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Paris to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $27, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Paris to Essen. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paris to Essen, with $25. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Paris to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Paris to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Paris to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Paris to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Paris and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Paris and Essen.

Bercy Bus Stop

Boulevard Davout 221

Porte Maillot Bus Stop

Boulevard Pershing 16-24

Saint-Denis Université Bus Stop

Rue Guynemer

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand

Rue du Chevaleret, 75013 Paris, France

La Défense Train Station

Terminal Jules Verne

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Station

Freiheit

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Paris to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from Paris to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paris to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Paris to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Paris to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Paris to Essen bus

How much does a Paris Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 10h 15m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Paris to Essen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Paris to Essen each day?

Every day, the Paris to Essen bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Paris to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Paris to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Paris to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Paris starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Paris to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Paris for Essen starts at 9:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Paris Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Paris to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Paris and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Paris to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Paris Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Paris Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Paris to Essen on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Paris to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Paris and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Paris and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!