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Cambridge to Essen

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Cambridge, Great Britain → Essen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cambridge to Essen

Composite routes from Cambridge to Essen

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Transport providers

Ryanair
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KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Eurowings
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Ryanair UK
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Ryanair
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$27.85–$417.71
KLM
Website
3h 11m
Every day
$202.52–$1,012.62
Lufthansa
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$113.92–$632.89
British Airways
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$151.89–$1,139.20
Eurowings
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$113.92–$632.89
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 15m
Friday
$31.64–$329.10
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
9h 40m
Once daily
$48.10–$69.62
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
2h 50m
Twice daily
$21.52–$30.38
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
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NS
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Eurostar
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
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Avanti West Coast
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Eurotunnel
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Thameslink
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National Express
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West Midlands Trains
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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Flixtrain
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VIAS Rail GmbH
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Great Northern
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Eurobahn
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Greater Anglia
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NS
Website
2h 1m
4 times a day
$46.83–$113.92
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
2h 1m
Every 4 hours
$101.26–$215.18
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$54.43–$62.02
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
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45 min
Hourly
$13.92–$21.52
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$56.96–$177.21
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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Eurotunnel
Website
35 min
Hourly
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
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Thameslink
Website
1h 8m
6 times a week
$40.50–$82.28
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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National Express
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1h 1m
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$27.85
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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West Midlands Trains
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2h 4m
5 times a day
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
Call Contact via email
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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2h 44m
6 times a week
Flixtrain
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53 min
4 times a day
$7.59–$11.39
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
Call Contact via email
VIAS Rail GmbH
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1h 30m
Hourly
$18.99–$27.85
069 450099650
069 450099650
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Great Northern
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48 min
Hourly
$32.91–$45.57
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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Eurobahn
Website
37 min
Once a week
$12.02–$16.46
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Call Contact via email
Greater Anglia
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1h 41m
Once daily
$34.18–$49.37
Stena Line
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Irish Ferries
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Stena Line
Website
7h 15m
Twice daily
$69.62–$329.10
+44 844 770 7070
+44 844 770 7070
Call Contact via email
Irish Ferries
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$44.30–$53.16
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Essen is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $54.35 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Essen?

The distance between Cambridge and Essen is 763 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 23m and costs $119.57 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Cambridge to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Essen bus from?

Cambridge to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Essen train from?

Cambridge to Essen train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Essen?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 23m and costs $119.57 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Cambridge to Essen bus arrive?

Cambridge to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 10:21 in Cambridge and 11:21 in Essen.

Where does the Cambridge to Essen train arrive?

Cambridge to Essen train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Cambridge to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cambridge 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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