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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Swindon to Essen?

The distance between Swindon and Essen is 801 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €160 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Swindon to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Essen bus from?

Swindon to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Essen train from?

Swindon to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Essen?

The best way to get from Swindon to Essen is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Swindon to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swindon and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 7:06 PM in Swindon and 8:06 PM in Essen.

Where does the Swindon to Essen train arrive?

Swindon to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Swindon to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Essen.

Swindon to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
8h 2m
€164–646
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
17h 30m
€59–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
7h 8m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 17m
€119–505
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station023
10h 23m
€128–516
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
8h 17m
€140–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
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
5h 54m
€134–554
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 34m
€139–437
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 21m
€124–357
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
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 46m
€115–473
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 40m
€174–641

Swindon to Essen by train and subway

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8h 2mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 801 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Essen central train station via London Victoria and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 17h 30m.

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