The train between Southampton and Essen takes 7h 40m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Southampton 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.
Trains run on demand between Southampton and Essen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 40m.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London Waterloo station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Southampton and Essen is 589.6 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 40m.