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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Essen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 48m.

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 4m and costs €75 - €270.

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 Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

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 and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 50m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 50m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 48m.

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 6:24 PM in Coventry and 7:24 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Coventry to Essen by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 from Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
4h 4m
€79–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London VictoriaUk024 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
17h 35m
€65–223
Train
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
7h 50m
€131–538
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals460 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
16h 48m
€68–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Coventry to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
7h 29m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 46m
€102–372
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
8h 3m
€149–558
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Coventry to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
8h 36m
€146–213

Coventry to Essen by train and foot

12Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.8 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 16h 48m.

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