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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Essen is to bus via Dover which costs €60 - €160 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Essen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Exeter to Essen?

The distance between Exeter and Essen is 955 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 4m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Exeter to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Essen bus from?

Exeter to Essen bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Essen train from?

Exeter to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Essen?

The best way to get from Exeter to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 4m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 17h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €650 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Exeter to Essen bus arrive?

Exeter to Essen bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 7:24 AM in Exeter and 8:24 AM in Essen.

Where does the Exeter to Essen train arrive?

Exeter to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Exeter to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 4m
€181–573
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
20h 14m
€55–210
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Duisburg central train stationbus
17h 27m
€63–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
8h 40m
Fly from Exeter
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
6h 42m
€153–612
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 51m
€191–529
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
9h 49m
€164–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 32m
€151–407
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
9h 54m
€127–438

Exeter to Essen by train and subway

53Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955.2 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Essen Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Duisburg central train station, and Duisburg Hbf in around 17h 27m.

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