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

The cheapest way to get from England to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between England and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between England and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from England to Essen?

The distance between England and Essen is 648 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 9m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from England to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Essen bus from?

England to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Essen train from?

England to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Essen?

The best way to get from England to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the England to Essen bus arrive?

England to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between England and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 3:14 AM in England and 4:14 AM in Essen.

Where does the England to Essen train arrive?

England to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2533+ hotels available in Essen.

England to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from England to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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 Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4h 8m
€91–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
13h 24m
€47–85
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 9m
€167–370
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
6h 5m
€216–260
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
4h 16m
€92–210
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 26m
€99–302
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 40m
€99–249
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 35m
€104–258
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 1m
€75–267
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
7h 15m
€207–374
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
8h 25m
€81–248
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
7h 13m
€91–178

England to Essen by subway, foot, and train

48Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between England and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings and KLM fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Essen Hbf via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 9m.

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