What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Essen Hbf via Embankment station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Essen?

The distance between Bournemouth and Essen is 850 km.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 49m and costs €200 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Essen?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Bournemouth to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Essen bus from?

Bournemouth to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Essen train from?

Bournemouth to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Essen?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 49m and costs €200 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Essen bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 11:30 AM in Bournemouth and 12:30 PM in Essen.

Where does the Bournemouth to Essen train arrive?

Bournemouth to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Bournemouth to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth 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.

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 49m
€204–491
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h 23m
€46–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 28m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
6h 44m
€137–396
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 25m
€212–448
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 43m
€91–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 42m
€143–204
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 57m
€93–259
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 39m
€112–363
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 54m
€161–479
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 22m
€113–373

Bournemouth to Essen by train, subway, and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.4 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth 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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Essen Hbf via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Duisburg central train station, and Duisburg Hbf in around 17h 23m.

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