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885 km.
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Twelve ways to Travel from Chester to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (885 km)
9 h 24 min
885 km.
from $48
Fastest
Plane to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
9 h 24 min
885 km.
from $11.54
Train via Cologne
8 h 46 min
698 km.
from $366.48
Bus
18 h 17 min
698 km.
from $209.48
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
5 h 21 min
698 km.
from $164.40
Train
9 h 19 min
699 km.
from $453.23
Train, Bus
24 h 32 min
696 km.
from $213.83
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 56 min
698 km.
from $244.42
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
6 h 10 min
698 km.
from $156.36
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
7 h 39 min
698 km.
from $179.18
Bus, Plane
7 h 7 min
698 km.
from $176.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$291.13
Plane from Liverpool to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$569.60
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$227.84
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$696.18

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$405.05

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$506.31
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$430.36

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$632.89

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$417.71
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$316.44

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$759.47
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

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:
$75.95–$101.26

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:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50

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–$202.52
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$164.55

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:
$53.16–$59.49
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$37.97
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$37.97
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$101.26
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93

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:
$17.72–$26.58
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Earl's
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62

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:
$6.96–$10.76

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhall
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

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–$26.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97

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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Essen is to fly which costs $59.78 - $271.74 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via Earl's Court Station, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Chester to Essen?

The distance between Chester and Essen is 961 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 46m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Chester to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Essen bus from?

Chester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Essen train from?

Chester to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Essen?

The best way to get from Chester to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 46m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $195.65 and takes 18h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $271.74 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Chester to Essen bus arrive?

Chester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Earl's Court Station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 08:51 in Chester and 09:51 in Essen.

Where does the Chester to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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