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 £65 - £140 and takes 27h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs £90 - £230.

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 Duisburg central train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 42m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs £160 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 Duisburg 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 6h 55m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £160 - £600 and takes 13h 37m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 27h 42m.

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 5:19 AM in Essen and 4:19 AM 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?

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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
6h 55m
£94–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
27h 42m
£69–131
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 37m
£165–559
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
£212–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen to Hasseltbus
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
24h 15m
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 40m
£94–292
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane AMS - ABZ
7h 34m
£107–314
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
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 1m
£197–579
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

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13h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.5 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

KLM, easyJet, 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 37m.

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