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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Luton to Essen?

The distance between Luton and Essen is 599 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 14m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Luton to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Essen bus from?

Luton to Essen bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Essen train from?

Luton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Essen?

The best way to get from Luton to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 7h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Luton to Essen bus arrive?

Luton to Essen bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 3:48 AM in Luton and 4:48 AM in Essen.

Where does the Luton to Essen train arrive?

Luton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Luton to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Luton Airport to Dortmund Airport
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1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
2h 55m
€47–200
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 14m
€166–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
15h 13m
€50–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
6h 31m
Fly Luton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Essencar
3h 26m
€75–191
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 57m
€81–209
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 39m
€99–295
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
7h 30m
€202–364
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
15h 45m
€64–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
7h 43m
€99–163

Luton to Essen by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599.2 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Wizz Air UK flies from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 14m.

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