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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Essen is to fly which costs €60 - €270 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €270.

How far is it from Dublin to Essen?

The distance between Dublin and Essen is 964 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Essen without a car is to ferry and train via Cologne which takes 15h 9m and costs €230 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Dublin to Essen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 7:46 AM in Dublin and 8:46 AM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Dublin to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Essen by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
4h 31m
€63–270
Ferry, train via Cologne
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 9m
€236–646
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 409
4. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
27h 31m
€167–334
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar
29h 31m
€261–572
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 7m
€85–267
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 29m
€78–302
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
15h 22m
€246–601

Dublin to Essen by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

15h 9mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 963.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Essen, Germany?

Aer Lingus, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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