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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Essen is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 20h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Essen Hbf via Doncaster, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Hull to Essen?

The distance between Hull and Essen is 988 km.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Hull to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Essen bus from?

Hull to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Essen train from?

Hull to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to Essen?

The best way to get from Hull to Essen is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Hull to Essen bus arrive?

Hull to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Hull and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Hull. It is currently 9:11 PM in Hull and 10:11 PM in Essen.

Where does the Hull to Essen train arrive?

Hull to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hull to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Hull to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Hull to Essen by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, train, bus, car train, or plane

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 Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 32m
€273–503
Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain
3. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HUY - DUS
9h 5m
€69–339
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
2. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
14h 23m
€223–334
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
17h 8m
€159–257
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hull to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 6m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
16h 24m
€323–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
20h 25m
€96–207
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 58m
€120–276
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 8m
€157–333
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 23m
€99–315
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
9h
€122–402

Hull to Essen by train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 988.3 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Essen Hbf via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 20h 25m.

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