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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Chester to Essen?

The distance between Chester and Essen is 961 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 50m and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Chester to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Essen bus from?

Chester to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Essen train from?

Chester to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Essen?

The best way to get from Chester to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 50m and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Essen bus arrive?

Chester to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:44 AM in Chester and 5:44 AM in Essen.

Where does the Chester to Essen train arrive?

Chester to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Chester to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
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 50m
€239–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
16h 30m
€50–72
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 11m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 22m
€95–228
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
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 5m
€274–458
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
20h 14m
€105–232
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
10h 24m
€143–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 23m
€100–287
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 48m
€75–238

Chester to Essen by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 960.6 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Essen central train station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 16h 30m.

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