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How to Travel from

Essen to Dover

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Duisburg central train station to Calais
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Calais - Port to Dover
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Bus from Rotterdam to Dover
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$49.62

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$1,145.03
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$419.85

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$534.35

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$39.44
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$89.06

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dover is to bus and night bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dover is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 34m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Dover - Ferry via Duisburg central train station and Calais - Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dover Priory via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Essen to Dover?

The distance between Essen and Dover is 797 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dover without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Essen to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dover bus from?

Essen to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dover train from?

Essen to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Dover bus arrive?

Essen to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 08:40 in Essen and 07:40 in Dover.

Where does the Essen to Dover train arrive?

Essen to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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