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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dover is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dover is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dover Priory via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Dover?

The distance between Essen and Dover is 498 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dover without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £180 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Essen to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dover train from?

Essen to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Dover?

The best way to get from Essen to Dover is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £180 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the time difference between Essen and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 12:53 PM in Essen and 11:53 AM in Dover.

Where does the Essen to Dover train arrive?

Essen to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Dover.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Dover by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 20m
£183–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Doverbus N380 / ...
10h 30m
£45–69
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 39m
£60–118
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 43m
£121–329
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 29m
£123–288
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 1m
£125–305
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h
£88–283

Essen to Dover by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

£183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.1 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dover Priory via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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