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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Essen is to bus which costs €100 - €210 and takes 25h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Essen Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Dundee to Essen?

The distance between Dundee and Essen is 969 km.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Essen without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs €340 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dundee to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Essen bus from?

Dundee to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Essen train from?

Dundee to Essen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train, bus or fly from Dundee to Essen?

The best way to get from Dundee to Essen is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs €340 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €230 - €850 and takes 6h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 25h 55m.

Where does the Dundee to Essen bus arrive?

Dundee to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Dundee and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Dundee. It is currently 1:39 AM in Dundee and 2:39 AM in Essen.

Where does the Dundee to Essen train arrive?

Dundee to Essen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dundee to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 744+ hotels available in Essen.

Dundee to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Dundee to Essen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, 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 to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
5h 36m
€126–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
25h 55m
€103–202
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
12h 51m
€343–592
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundee to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
20h 13m
€190–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
21h 53m
€243–336
Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DND - DUS
6h 59m
€230–824
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 31m
€178–408
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 2m
€111–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dundee to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
13h 25m

Dundee to Essen by train

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12h 51mAverage Duration

€343Cheapest Price

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Distance: 969.4 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dundee to Essen Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, Loganair and British Airways fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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