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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Essen central train station via Earl Street, Chatham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Kent to Essen?

The distance between Kent and Essen is 759 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Kent to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Essen bus from?

Kent to Essen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Essen?

The best way to get from Kent to Essen is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h.

Where does the Kent to Essen bus arrive?

Kent to Essen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Kent and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 8:53 PM in Kent and 9:53 PM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Kent to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
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 7m
€158–514
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station081 / ...
12h
€34–64
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
5h 8m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
6h 10m
€106–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen HbfS2
15h 22m
€95–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
6h 17m
€105–149
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 3m
€105–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
6h 50m
€130–439
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
6h 32m
€93–359
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 23m
€155–484

Kent to Essen by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.7 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Essen Hbf via London Victoria, Victoria Bus Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Essen central train station via Earl Street, Chatham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 12h.

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