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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Essen is to train and bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 18h 6m.

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 - €420.

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 Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 National Express, 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 5m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €430 and takes 6h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 18h 44m.

Where does the Exeter to Essen bus arrive?

Exeter to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 12:27 PM in Exeter and 1:27 PM 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Essen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 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 5m
€181–542
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
18h 6m
€73–153
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 Exeter to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
6h 42m
€142–422
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 18m
€181–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
18h 44m
€77–198
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
€162–231
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 40m
€108–405
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
€150–416
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 6m
€160–459
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 18m
€170–500

Exeter to Essen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955.3 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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