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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Essen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €190 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Essen central train station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Essen. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Essen?

The distance between Folkestone and Essen is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €260 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Folkestone to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Essen bus from?

Folkestone to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Essen train from?

Folkestone to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Essen?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Essen is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €260 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Folkestone to Essen bus arrive?

Folkestone to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 3:27 PM in Folkestone and 4:27 PM in Essen.

Where does the Folkestone to Essen train arrive?

Folkestone to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
7h 47m
€263–445
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
10h 21m
€43–68
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
4h 40m
€196–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 54m
€133–335
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Essencar
5h 55m
€93–189
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 46m
€133–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 29m
€109–333
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 34m
€141–316
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 29m
€106–290

Folkestone to Essen by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 785 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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