Berkhamsted to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Berkhamsted and Essen takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Berkhamsted to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 37m
Duration: 719 km
Distance: €274
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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7h 10m

€191–446

Berkhamsted to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Berkhamsted and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berkhamsted is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:20 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:20 PM → 9:18 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 1m • 3 changes
6:50 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 3 changes
6:50 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
14h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 11:21 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Berkhamsted to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Berkhamsted, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Berkhamsted to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 10m.

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