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 €40 - €65 and takes 9h 34m.

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 Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal 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 46m and costs €130 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Dover to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 10:57 AM in Dover and 11:57 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 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 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 Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 46m
€132–501
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
9h 34m
€43–64
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Essencar
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 Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 5m
€95–331
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Brugesbus 814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
7h 55m
€81–158
Bus via Antwerp
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus 380
10h 25m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
4h 57m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 21m
€117–388
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
€94–333

Dover to Essen by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 796.8 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 9h 34m.

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