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Seven ways to Travel from Dover to Essen

Composite routes from Dover to Essen

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
483 km.
from $26
Other
5 h 6 min
Rideshare
483 km.
from $18.38
7 h 44 min
396 km.
from $379.22
7 h 55 min
396 km.
from $72.93
5 h 35 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $222.86
6 h 20 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $264.71
6 h 39 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $182.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$417.71

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
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 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

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dunkerque Port to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dover - Ferry to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

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:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
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

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:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 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

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

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

DFDS Seaways

Phone:
+45 33 42 30 10
Email:
Website:
dfds.com/en
Other from Port of Dover to Dunkirk
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$98.91–$172.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Essen is to bus which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Essen is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dover - Ferry and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Dover to Essen?

The distance between Dover and Essen is 797 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Dover to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Essen bus from?

Dover to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dover - Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Essen train from?

Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Essen?

The best way to get from Dover to Essen is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Dover to Essen bus arrive?

Dover to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 01:24 in Dover and 02:24 in Essen.

Where does the Dover to Essen train arrive?

Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Dover to Essen train 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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