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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Coach 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 16h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Embankment station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Southampton to Essen?

The distance between Southampton and Essen is 804 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Southampton to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Essen bus from?

Southampton to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Essen train from?

Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Essen?

The best way to get from Southampton to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 16h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €370 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Southampton to Essen bus arrive?

Southampton to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 9:19 AM in Southampton and 10:19 AM in Essen.

Where does the Southampton to Essen train arrive?

Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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 / ...
8h 15m
€134–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h 30m
€51–96
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
16h 58m
€67–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 5m
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
6h 17m
€124–368
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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 51m
€152–474
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 19m
€128–194
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 54m
€130–361
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€149–445
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 49m
€86–315

Southampton to Essen by train, subway, and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.3 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach 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 16h 58m.

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