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Ten ways to Travel from Folkestone to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (474 km)
5 h
474 km.
from $26
Fastest
Plane to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
5 h
474 km.
from $18.03
Train via Cologne
7 h 29 min
408 km.
from $280.28
Bus
10 h 11 min
408 km.
from $75.93
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 23 min
407 km.
from $217.02
Train
8 h 3 min
408 km.
from $361.01
Bus, Train
10 h 30 min
407 km.
from $60.86
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 7 min
407 km.
from $258.87
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 24 min
407 km.
from $176.63

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 Dover to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
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:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Dover to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

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:
3 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 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 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

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 Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 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 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

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

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 Folkestone to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Essen is to bus which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Dover and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Essen. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Essen?

The distance between Folkestone and Essen is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 29m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Folkestone to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Essen train from?

Folkestone to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Essen?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 29m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Folkestone to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 04:13 in Folkestone and 05:13 in Essen.

Where does the Folkestone to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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