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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Reading is to bus which costs £70 - £110 and takes 14h 27m.

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 5h and costs £75 - £260.

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 London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

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 30m.

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 via London which takes 6h 30m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 via London which takes 6h 30m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Essen to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 2:41 AM in Essen and 1:41 AM 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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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Essen to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 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 via London
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 Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 30m
£205–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 27m
£72–106
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
6h 35m
£199–237
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h
£75–260
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 24m
£137–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
7h 39m
£110–199
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 Readingtrain
5h 41m
£75–204
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 48m
£93–222
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
6h 9m
£108–244
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 52m
£86–308
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 5m
£141–451
Fly Dortmund Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 30m
£77–240

Essen to Reading by train and subway

30Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

£205Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Reading.

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Distance: 456.6 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 27m.

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