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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €160 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Norwich station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station 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 18h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Essen. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Norwich to Essen?

The distance between Norwich and Essen is 861 km.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Norwich to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Essen bus from?

Norwich to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Essen train from?

Norwich to Essen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train, bus or fly from Norwich to Essen?

The best way to get from Norwich to Essen is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 18h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €480 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Norwich to Essen bus arrive?

Norwich to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Norwich and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Norwich. It is currently 6:37 AM in Norwich and 7:37 AM in Essen.

Where does the Norwich to Essen train arrive?

Norwich to Essen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Norwich to Essen?

Book your Norwich to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 629+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Norwich to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
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 46m
€140–504
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Victoriabus Uk007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
18h 14m
€51–77
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
18h 1m
€91–221
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Norwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 38m
Fly Norwich International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NWI - DUS
6h 30m
€182–471
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Norwich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 51m
€134–202
Fly Norwich International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
5h 32m
€169–818
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 32m
€97–298
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 44m
€111–396

Norwich to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Norwich to Essen.

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Distance: 860.7 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Essen Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 18h 1m.

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