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 €35 - €70 and takes 11h 55m.

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 8m and costs €80 - €360.

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 11h 55m.

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 2m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m 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 2m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 55m.

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 10:16 PM in Kent and 11:16 PM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Kent to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 9 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
9h 2m
€136–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
11h 55m
€37–67
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
5h 9m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 9m
€101–360
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 27m
€78–199
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 18m
€105–149
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
€83–352
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 29m
€123–417
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 13m
€96–337

Kent to Essen by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 2mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.8 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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 2m. 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 11h 55m.

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