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 €65 - €170 and takes 17h 32m.

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 31m 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 24m.

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 and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

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 which takes 9h 19m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m 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 FlixBus, 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 which takes 9h 19m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 17h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €550 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Exeter to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 5:50 AM in Exeter and 6:50 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Essen?

Book your Exeter to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2601+ hotels available in Essen.

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), 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
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 Essen Hbf
9h 19m
€195–568
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
20h 24m
€68–211
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Duisburg central train station
17h 32m
€69–164
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 42m
€153–552
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 46m
€164–234
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 41m
€131–401
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 31m
€150–407
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 Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
6h 41m
€174–449
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 38m
€116–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
7h 8m
€174–456

Exeter to Essen by bus, foot, and train

3Weekly Services

17h 32mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955.1 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 19m. 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 32m.

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