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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Essen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €200 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Dover to Essen?

The distance between Dover and Essen is 797 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €260 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Dover to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Essen bus from?

Dover to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Essen train from?

Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Essen?

The best way to get from Dover to Essen is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €260 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Dover to Essen bus arrive?

Dover to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 1:18 PM in Dover and 2:18 PM in Essen.

Where does the Dover to Essen train arrive?

Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Dover to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
8h 3m
€263–475
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
8h 31m
€57–90
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Essencar
5h 35m
€83–159
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 4m
€144–423
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus
11h 55m
€66–194
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
4h 57m
€201–237
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 57m
€144–323
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 54m
€105–349
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 59m
€153–371
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 43m
€116–320

Dover to Essen by train

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Distance: 796.6 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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