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Ten ways to Travel from Bristol to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (761 km)
7 h 57 min
761 km.
from $41
Other
Rideshare
7 h 57 min
761 km.
from $9.93
Train via Cologne
8 h 25 min
664 km.
from $331.35
Bus
16 h 38 min
664 km.
from $142.76
Train
8 h 59 min
663 km.
from $430.53
Bus via Dortmund
17 h 34 min
664 km.
from $126.91
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
5 h 33 min
665 km.
from $265.54
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 52 min
665 km.
from $260.92
Bus, Plane
6 h 41 min
665 km.
from $180.93
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 36 min
665 km.
from $302.77

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85
Bus from London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

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 Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$822.76

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$265.81

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 Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,139.20
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$417.71

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$303.79
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 Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$531.63

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
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97

Eurotunnel

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

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
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

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 Bristol to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Essen is to bus which costs $65.22 - $152.17 and takes 16h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $130.43 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Essen?

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

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct flight between Bristol and Essen?

There are no direct flights between Bristol and Essen. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 15m and costs $38.04 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Bristol to Essen?

The distance between Bristol and Essen is 867 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 25m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bristol to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Essen bus from?

Bristol to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Essen train from?

Bristol to Essen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Essen?

The best way to get from Bristol to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 25m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $152.17 and takes 16h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Bristol to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 05:10 in Bristol and 06:10 in Essen.

Where does the Bristol to Essen train arrive?

Bristol to Essen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Bristol to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bristol 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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