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 €65 - €110 and takes 10h 52m.

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 5h 42m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Essen Hbf via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Kent to Essen?

The distance between Kent and Essen is 761 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 8h 50m and costs €250 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Kent to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Essen train from?

Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Essen?

The best way to get from Kent to Essen is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 2:25 PM in Kent and 3:25 PM in Essen.

Where does the Kent to Essen train arrive?

Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 746+ hotels available in Essen.

Kent to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Victoriatrain
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
8h 50m
€255–456
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
10h 52m
€67–110
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
5h 9m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 42m
€129–358
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
15h 29m
€86–179
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
6h 23m
€77–149
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 8m
€126–303
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria 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
7h 16m
€130–317
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
7h 10m
€95–323
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 49m
€91–347
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
7h 45m
€181–449

Kent to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 761.1 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Essen Hbf via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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