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Derby to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Essen takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. 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.

8h 42m
Duration
879 km
Distance
€339
Average price
Every 4 hours
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 11m
€249–498

Derby to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 878.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 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, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 11m.

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