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 £25 - £40 and takes 8h 36m.

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 £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Dover via Brussel Eurolines Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 7h 50m and costs £130 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Essen to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Dover train from?

Essen to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 7h 50m and costs £130 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Essen to Dover bus arrive?

Essen to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 8:38 AM in Essen and 7:38 AM in Dover.

Where does the Essen to Dover train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Essen to Dover - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 10 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 50m
£136–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
8h 36m
£26–40
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 39m
£77–117
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 37m
£81–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
9h
£56–133
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 Doverbus
10h 4m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 15m
£98–335
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, 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 bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 59m
£73–255
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 28m
£78–280

Essen to Dover by train

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Distance: 495 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Dover via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Eurolines Busstation in around 8h 36m.

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