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How to Travel from

Liverpool to Essen

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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:
$48.10–$316.44
Plane from Liverpool to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$430.36

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$227.84
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$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 Liverpool to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$417.71
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$265.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$316.44
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$822.76
Plane from Liverpool to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

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
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

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
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:
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
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$265.81
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$34.18

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
Bus from Birkenhead to Earl's
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly

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
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
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 Liverpool to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Essen is to bus via Antwerp which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 19h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via London Victoria and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Essen. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Essen?

The distance between Liverpool and Essen is 765 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 5m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Liverpool to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Essen bus from?

Liverpool to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Essen train from?

Liverpool to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Essen?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 5m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 19h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $52.17 - $260.87 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Liverpool to Essen bus arrive?

Liverpool to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 21:37 in Liverpool and 22:37 in Essen.

Where does the Liverpool to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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