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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Essen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs €80 - €260.

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 15m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Luton to Essen?

The distance between Luton and Essen is 563 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 15m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 Arriva UK, 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 or bus from Luton to Essen?

The best way to get from Luton to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Luton to Essen bus arrive?

Luton to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 4:10 AM in Luton and 5:10 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Luton to Essen by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Luton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
4h 3m
€82–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
15h 7m
€68–223
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 15m
€122–526
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
6h 29m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 28m
€100–327
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
5h 19m
€88–295
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 5m
€124–376
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 8m
€82–277
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
7h 30m
€142–476
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
15h 15m
€73–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
7h 37m
€127–182

Luton to Essen by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 563.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Essen Hbf via London Victoria, Duisburg central train station, and Duisburg Hbf in around 15h 7m.

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