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

The cheapest way to get from York to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €190 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between York and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between York and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from York to Essen. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from York to Essen?

The distance between York and Essen is 975 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €250 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from York to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Essen bus from?

York to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Essen train from?

York to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Essen?

The best way to get from York to Essen is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the York to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between York and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 8:47 AM in York and 9:47 AM in Essen.

Where does the York to Essen train arrive?

York to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from York 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 York to King's Crosstrain
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 42m
€257–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
19h 10m
€87–189
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 9m
€272–340
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 47m
€122–257
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
11h 19m
€196–410
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
10h 17m
€146–258
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LBA - DUS
6h 49m
€109–292
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 2m
€167–321
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 57m
€92–317

York to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 42mAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 975.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from York to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 19h 10m.

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