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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £85 - £160 and takes 27h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

How far is it from Essen to Aberdeen?

The distance between Essen and Aberdeen is 579 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h 47m and costs £320 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Essen to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aberdeen bus from?

Essen to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aberdeen train from?

Essen to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Essen to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 7h and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £320 - £600 and takes 13h 47m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 27h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 2:44 PM in Essen and 1:44 PM in Aberdeen.

Where does the Essen to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Aberdeen?

Book your Essen to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Aberdeen by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUS - ABZ
7h
£113–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
27h 25m
£88–154
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
13h 47m
£328–592
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Aberdeencar
20h 31m
£287–424
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane AMS - ABZ
6h 53m
£115–284
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
7h 55m
£123–319
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
14h 6m
£328–542
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
18h 49m
£340–594
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberdeencar
14h 36m

Essen to Aberdeen by train

17Weekly Trains

13h 47mAverage Duration

£328Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 575.5 mi
Duration: 7h

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

KLM, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 13h 47m.

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