What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €210 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station and Essen is 541 km.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €500 and takes 7h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station. It is currently 3:51 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station and 4:51 AM in Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen

Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen, including transfers.

There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
4h 3m
€72–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
15h 30m
€59–204
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
7h 46m
€128–497
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
6h 9m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
4h 43m
€81–311
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4h 59m
€84–290
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
6h 19m
€88–276
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
8h 11m
€130–474
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
9h 40m
€91–312
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
7h 18m
€124–182

Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Essen by subway and train (Eurostar)

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station, England and Essen, Germany?

British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Essen Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 46m.

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