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Planning a trip from Paris to Essen? Trip.com provides TGV INOUI tickets starting at just £93.81, with the average price for this route being around £99.49. To secure the best deals, we recommend considering options like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
19:07 Paris East	01:50+1 Essen Central Station	6h 43m, No direct	Deutsche Bahn	Find Tickets
19:07 Paris East	03:02+1 Paris	7h 55m, No direct	Deutsche Bahn	Find Tickets View More Trains

Paris to Essen Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Paris to Essen generally start at £93.81. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m and covers a distance of around 274 miles. There are typically 6 daily trains operated by SNCF. For advance planning, please refer to our train route table.

First train

13:10

Last train

19:07

Departure station

Paris

Arrival station

Essen

Journey time

5h 47m

Distance

274 miles

Price

From £93.81

Train Operators

Deutsche Bahn

TGV INOUI and SNCF trains offers

SNCF tickets offer a variety of deals tailored to different age groups, helping you find the perfect discount card or subscription. Due to limited availability and subject to train times and routes, book in advance to access all discounted tickets and maximise your savings with your discount card or subscription.

SNCF Advantage Card

The Carte Avantage, costing €49 annually, saves 30% for adults and 60% for children. It features three profiles designed to meet your needs: Jeune (ages 12-27), Adulte (ages 27-59), and Senior (ages 60 and up).

Book tickets in advance

If you book second-class SNCF tickets up to 3-4 months in advance, you can save around 35% on average. Since train fares usually go up as ticket availability drops, budget-conscious travellers should book early to lock in the best rates.

Take INTERCITÉS night trains

For affordable and time-saving overnight travel, Intercités de Nuit is an excellent choice. These night trains are equipped with 1st class 4-berth couchettes, 2nd class 6-berth couchettes, and reclining seats. Prices start at €19 for seated places and €29 for berths in 1st and 2nd class.

TGV INOUI and SNCF onboard services

When you travel on TGV INOUI trains from Paris to Essen, you can take advantage of a range of services designed to improve your travel experience.

Travel in comfort with adjustable seats, power outlets, and free WiFi. Use retractable shelves for working or dining, and a soft reading light for reading. Luggage storage is provided for heavy or bulky items at the compartment entrance and luggage racks in the lounge for cabin baggage. Families can also enjoy a stress-free journey with a dedicated Family Space.

The differences between first and second class services on TGV INOUI trains include:

First class provides each passenger with an individual electrical outlet, while second class shares one outlet between two passengers.
First class offers greater comfort with rows of three seats instead of four, providing extra legroom.

Paris - Essen SNCF tickets

When you travel on TGV INOUI trains, you have the option to select from four ticket types: Prem's, Seconde, Première, and Business Première. Each type comes with its own fares, services, and policies for changes and refunds. This enables you to choose the ticket that best fits your travel requirements.

TGV Prem's

Starting from just €15, TGV INOUI Prem's tickets provide the lowest travel fares. They can be exchanged and refunded according to specific terms and conditions, and are available up to four months in advance.

TGV Seconde

Enjoy reasonably priced and flexible travel with Seconde class tickets. You can save up to 35% by booking three months in advance, and tickets are exchangeable or refundable under certain conditions.

TGV Première

For greater comfort and exclusive benefits, book TGV Première class (First class) tickets. Enjoy reclining seats and flexible booking options. Tickets can be exchanged and refunded under certain conditions.

TGV INOUI Business Première

Experience the most premium travel with Business Première tickets. Take advantage of the most flexible fare, offering free, unconditional exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure. Enjoy exclusive services such as lounge access for a relaxing experience.

How to buy cheap SNCF train tickets

Book in Advance
Booking 90-180 days in advance can get you cheaper SNCF train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.
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