Rome2Rio

How to get fromBasingstoke to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

Find Transport to Essen

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain 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 / ...
    8h 4m
    €150–520

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus 084 / ...
    16h 54m
    €50–188

  3. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Duisburg central train stationbus bus
    14h 27m
    €54–131

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar car
    6h 32m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain train
    5h 21m
    €82–283

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain 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 Essen Hbftrain train
    8h 40m
    €158–472

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Essencar car
    7h 41m
    €130–185

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BHX - DUS
    5h 49m
    €134–453

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane LHR - CGN
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 37m
    €101–350

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LGW - DUS
    5h 38m
    €92–322

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STN - CGN
    3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train
    7h 25m
    €94–335

Basingstoke to Essen by train, subway, and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Essen Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Duisburg central train station, and Duisburg Hbf in around 14h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Basingstoke

Trips to Essen

Popular routes