The average train between Southampton and Essen takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Southampton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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14h 19m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Essen station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Southampton to Essen train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Essen is 589.6 km. The road distance is 804 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 Köln Hbf in around 7h 46m.