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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €280.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen?

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

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen without a car is to train via Paddington which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Paddington, which costs €130 - €550 and takes 7h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

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

Essen is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 3:42 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 4:42 PM in Essen.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

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

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
4h 2m
€77–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
16h 20m
€58–146
Train via Paddington (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen HbfThalys
7h 29m
€139–505
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 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
€82–310
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4h 59m
€79–280
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 25m
€89–274
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
€128–457
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
€91–305
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
7h 18m
€124–177

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen by foot, train, and subway (Eurostar)

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.8 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Essen Hbf via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 29m.

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