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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Essen. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Coventry to Essen?

The distance between Coventry and Essen is 652 km.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €200 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Coventry to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Essen bus from?

Coventry to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Coventry to Essen?

The best way to get from Coventry to Essen is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €200 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Coventry to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Coventry and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Coventry. It is currently 4:56 PM in Coventry and 5:56 PM in Essen.

Where does the Coventry to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Coventry to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Coventry to Essen by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, night train, 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.

Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 8m
€92–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
16h 20m
€58–138
Train
1. Take the train from Coventry 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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 6m
€203–492
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Coventry to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 32m
€245–302
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 41m
€137–388
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 21m
€154–298
Fly Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 2m
€92–304
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 3m
€119–327
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Coventry to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 40m
€120–219

Coventry to Essen by train and foot

96Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coventry to Essen.

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Distance: 651.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 20m.

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