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 €55 - €250 and takes 16h 52m.

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 45m and costs €40 - €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 16h 16m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €110 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m 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 45m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €110 - €460 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus via Dortmund, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 16h 16m.

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 2:45 PM in Luton and 3:45 PM 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 45m
€42–194
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 16m
€117–458
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
16h 16m
€72–202
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
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 9m
€99–311
Fly Luton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
5h 8m
€86–259
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange 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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 25m
€121–368
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 3m
€95–371
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
€127–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
16h 52m
€55–242
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 38m
€128–182

Luton to Essen by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Wizz Air UK flies from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM) 3 times a week. 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 16m.

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