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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Essen takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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.

7h 51m
Duration
797 km
Distance
€313
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 43 / ...
7h 41m
€219–475

Dover to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 796.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 41m.

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