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 €29 - €45 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Essen is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €140.

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 Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Dover to Essen?

The distance between Dover and Essen is 591 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 bus and train which takes 7h 54m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m 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 Eurobus SK, 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 23m and costs €200 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Dover to Essen bus arrive?

Dover to Essen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Dover and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 4:05 AM in Dover and 5:05 AM 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?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

Dover to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Essen by bus, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
7h 54m
€104–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
8h 40m
€29–45
Train
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 23m
€209–454
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Essencar
5h 40m
€67–133
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 57m
€127–313
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 25m
€86–160
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
4h 57m
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
6h 48m
€105–303
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
7h 31m
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
4. Take the train from Dortmund-Kurl to Essen Hbftrain
6h 21m
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
7h 31m

Dover to Essen by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.6 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Essen central train station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Brussels-North train station in around 8h 40m.

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