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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Essen is to bus via Brussels which costs €29 - €60 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 35m and costs €95 - €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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

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 7h 48m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 7h 48m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €29 - €60 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 5:11 AM in Dover and 6:11 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?

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
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 Hbf43 / ...
7h 48m
€147–571
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station081 / ...
8h 40m
€29–56
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Essen
5h 35m
€96–132
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 15m
€105–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
8h 11m
€59–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Duisburg central train stationN1328
9h 10m
€35–49
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
4h 56m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 52m
€129–385
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
5h 55m
€119–338
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 28m
€87–305

Dover to Essen by train

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Distance: 796.8 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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 Köln Hbf in around 7h 48m. 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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