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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Essen is to fly and train which costs €90 - €240 and takes 5h 28m.

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 €70 - €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 11m and costs €210 - €750.

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 4:52 AM in Dublin and 5:52 AM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Dublin to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Essen by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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)DUB - DUS
4h 31m
€73–270
Ferry, train via Cologne
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
15h 11m
€216–718
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Essen
29h 30m
€260–572
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)DUB - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 28m
€92–239
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
6h 45m
€80–327
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 28m
€93–302
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
15h 26m
€260–711
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Duisburg central train station
35h 28m
€237–580

Dublin to Essen by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

15h 11mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 963.7 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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