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Derby to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Essen takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 42m
Duration
879 km
Distance
€325
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 49m
€233–543

Derby to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Derby and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 878.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 49m.

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