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Folkestone to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Essen takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 46m
Duration
785 km
Distance
€285
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 / ...
7h 31m
€206–446

Folkestone to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 785.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 31m.

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