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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Reading is to bus via Dortmund which costs £90 - £160 and takes 14h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Reading RailAir via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Essen to Reading?

The distance between Essen and Reading is 459 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £140 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Essen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Reading?

The best way to get from Essen to Reading is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £140 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Essen to Reading bus arrive?

Essen to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 6:17 PM in Essen and 5:17 PM in Reading.

Where does the Essen to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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

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Essen to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 49m
£144–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
17h 18m
£74–199
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
14h 53m
£91–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
6h 32m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 55m
£83–249
Train via London
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
7h 38m
£144–476
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
7h 36m
£111–162
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 38m
£100–330
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5h 39m
£85–252
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
6h 11m
£96–377
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 23m
£95–293

Essen to Reading by train and subway

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6h 49mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.6 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Reading RailAir via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 53m.

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