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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Essen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 33m.

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 €140 - €450.

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 33m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m 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 22m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €480 and takes 6h 47m.

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 8:20 PM in Exeter and 9:20 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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Exeter to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
9h 22m
€204–627
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
19h 30m
€74–234
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
18h 33m
€79–150
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
8h 37m
Fly Exeter to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EXT - DUS
6h 47m
€154–473
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
9h 50m
€186–608
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
9h 45m
€164–235
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 37m
€151–426
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 32m
€146–446
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 14m
€163–490

Exeter to Essen by train and subway

57Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955.2 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 18h 33m.

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