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Cheapest
By car (773 km)
8 h 4 min
773 km.
from $42
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Other
Rideshare
8 h 4 min
773 km.
from $10.08
Train via Cologne
8 h 2 min
620 km.
from $333.78
Bus
16 h 16 min
620 km.
from $157.24
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
6 h
620 km.
from $223.21
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 50 min
620 km.
from $270.41
Bus, Plane
6 h 23 min
620 km.
from $181.03
Train
8 h 35 min
618 km.
from $409.30
Bus via Dortmund
17 h 34 min
620 km.
from $114.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28
Bus from Centenary Way to London
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$101.26

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$822.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,139.20

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$822.76

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$139.24

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Birmingham to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Essen is to bus via Dortmund which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 17h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Centenary Way 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 17h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Essen?

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

How far is it from Birmingham to Essen?

The distance between Birmingham and Essen is 648 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 2m and costs $141.30 - $543.48 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Birmingham to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Essen bus from?

Birmingham to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Centenary Way station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Essen train from?

Birmingham to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Essen?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs $141.30 - $543.48 and takes 8h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $163.04 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Birmingham to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 05:07 in Birmingham and 06:07 in Essen.

Where does the Birmingham to Essen train arrive?

Birmingham to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Birmingham to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Birmingham to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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