How to Travel from
Folkestone to Essen
by Plane, Route or Car
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Folkestone, Great Britain → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Essen
Composite routes from Folkestone to Essen
Cheapest
5 h 12 min
Car
473 km.
from $26
Other
7 h 29 min
408 km.
from $280.28
10 h 11 min
408 km.
from $75.93
5 h 23 min
Train, Plane
407 km.
from $217.02
8 h 3 min
408 km.
from $361.01
10 h 30 min
Bus, Train
407 km.
from $60.86
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
407 km.
from $258.87
6 h 24 min
Train, Plane
407 km.
from $176.63
Route Navigator Folkestone - Essen
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Continue onto Dover Road
Dover Road, 464 м
464 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dover Road
Dover Road, 43 м
43 м
Turn left onto Canterbury Road
Canterbury Road, 1 km 500 м
1 km 500 м
Turn right onto Canterbury Road
Canterbury Road, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Churchill Avenue
Churchill Avenue, 1 km 174 м
1 km 174 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Churchill Avenue
Churchill Avenue, 1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto M20
1 km 499 м
1 km 499 м
Keep left onto M20
487 м
487 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ashford Road
Ashford Road, 2 km 189 м
2 km 189 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ashford Road
Ashford Road, 191 м
191 м
Keep left
1 km 320 м
1 km 320 м
Keep right onto FlexiPlus
FlexiPlus, 335 м
335 м
Keep left onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
Boulevard d'Erlanger, 136 м
136 м
Continue onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
Boulevard d'Erlanger, 114 м
114 м
Keep right onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
Boulevard d'Erlanger, 167 м
167 м
Keep right
249 м
249 м
Keep right
4 м
4 м
Keep right
1 km 565 м
1 km 565 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 17 м
17 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 27 м
27 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 26 м
26 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 18 м
18 м
Keep left
98 м
98 м
Keep right
36 м
36 м
Keep right
15 м
15 м
Attention, take ferry (Le Shuttle)
Le Shuttle, 59 km 389 м
59 km 389 м
Leave ferry and continue
126 м
126 м
Turn right
1 km 161 м
1 km 161 м
Keep right onto Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale and drive toward Calais Centre
Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale, Calais Centre, 1 km 960 м
1 km 960 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boulevard de l'Europe
Boulevard de l'Europe, 1 km 876 м
1 km 876 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Giratoire de l'Europe
Giratoire de l'Europe, 303 м
303 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
43 km 942 м
43 km 942 м
Keep left onto L'Européenne and drive toward Ostende, Bruges, Bruxelles, Bray-Dunes, Furnes (Veurne)
L'Européenne, Ostende, Bruges, Bruxelles, Bray-Dunes, Furnes (Veurne), 103 km 144 м
103 km 144 м
Keep right onto E17 and take E17 toward Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent
Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 331 м
331 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E17 toward Antwerpen, Gent
Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 2 km 624 м
2 km 624 м
Keep left onto E17
198 м
198 м
Keep right onto E17 and drive toward Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990
Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990, 59 km 613 м
59 km 613 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Keep right onto E34
54 km 397 м
54 km 397 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N284 toward Hapert, Bladel, Reusel
Hapert, Bladel, Reusel, N284, 4 km 855 м
4 km 855 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard
Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard, N397, 5 km 854 м
5 km 854 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N69 toward Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West
Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West, N69, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Duisburg, Venlo
Duisburg, Venlo, A67, 19 km 768 м
19 km 768 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne, N279, 16 km 348 м
16 km 348 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum
Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum, N277, 15 km 463 м
15 km 463 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo, Venlo 0-1000
Venlo, Venlo 0-1000, 443 м
443 м
Keep right onto A67
60 km 765 м
60 km 765 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Zentrum
Essen-Zentrum, 236 м
236 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Continue onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 1 km 178 м
1 km 178 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
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Bus operators
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Train operators
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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?
Book your Folkestone 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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