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 €75 - €170 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €80 - €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 42m.

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 7m 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 FlixBus, 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, bus or fly from Coventry to Essen?

The best way to get from Coventry to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €550 and takes 7h 50m, you could also bus via Dortmund, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 16h 42m.

Where does the Coventry to Essen bus arrive?

Coventry to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Coventry and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Coventry. It is currently 8:20 AM in Coventry and 9:20 AM 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?

Book your Coventry to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Coventry to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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 (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
4h 7m
€84–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
18h 25m
€59–164
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
€136–517
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 42m
€79–163
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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
€107–362
Fly Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
6h 25m
€91–307
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 16m
€137–535
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
€145–208

Coventry to Essen by train and foot

15Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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