Bus and Coach from Paris to Essen: Compare all prices

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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Monday

£20

Tuesday

£29

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Friday

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 15m	09:30	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	19:45	Essen	Central Station		Economy	£20	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 40m	09:05	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	19:45	Essen	Central Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 15/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 5m	07:30	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	18:35	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	10h 45m	04:10	Paris	Porte Maillot Bus Stop	14:55	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Porte Maillot Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 16/12/2025 04:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	11h 25m	10:25	Paris	Saint-Denis Université Coach Stop	21:50	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Denis Université Coach Stop, Paris (France) at 16/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	9h 45m	06:25	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	16:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 16/12/2025 06:25:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	8h 30m	16:30	Paris	Bercy Bus Stop	01:00	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 16/12/2025 16:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Paris to Essen via Liege, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  Paris
  Bercy Bus Stop
  
  14:35
  
  Liege
  Rue D'Artois Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 16/12/2025 08:00:00 to Rue D'Artois Coach Station, Liege (Belgium) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  15:30
  
  Liege
  Rue D'Artois Coach Station
  
  18:35
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rue D'Artois Coach Station, Liege (Belgium) at 16/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Paris to Essen is £20 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travellers 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Paris to Essen. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Paris and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Paris to Essen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Paris and Essen, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Paris to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Paris to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paris to Essen starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus	£20
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Coach	09:05
Latest Coach	21:35
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	440.0 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest coach connections from Paris to Essen

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Paris for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£20

Tuesday 16/12

£29

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£48

Sunday 21/12

£62

Monday 22/12

£48

Tuesday 23/12

£42

Wednesday 24/12

£35

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£48

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

£35

Tuesday 30/12

£40

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£40

Friday 02/01

£48

Saturday 03/01

£53

Sunday 04/01

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 £20, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Paris to Essen. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paris to Essen, with £19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

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 coaches from Paris to Essen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Paris to Essen

These are the most booked bus companies between Paris to Essen from our users.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Essen

Here you will find the key facts about the BlaBlaCar Bus bus route Paris to Essen:

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	10h 15m
Earliest Coach	09:05
Last Coach	09:30
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	28/09/2025

All bus stations and stops in Paris and Essen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Paris and Essen.

Bercy Bus Stop

Boulevard Davout 221

Saint-Denis Université Coach Stop

Rue Guynemer

Porte Maillot Bus Stop

Boulevard Pershing 16-24

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand

Rue du Chevaleret, 75013 Paris, France

Porte de Charenton Bus Stop

Rue Ferdinand de Béhagle 5

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Station

Freiheit

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Altenessen Train 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Paris - Essen bus trip is available from £20 and takes 10h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Paris to Essen is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Paris - Essen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Paris to Essen is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Essen from Paris take?

The quickest coach from Paris to Essen is provided by FlixBus and takes 8h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Paris to Essen?

The earliest bus to Essen departs from Paris at 09:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Paris to Essen?

The latest bus to Essen departs from Paris at 21:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Paris - Essen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Paris to Essen can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Essen from Paris?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Paris Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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!