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Liverpool to Essen

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Liverpool, Great Britain → Essen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Liverpool to Essen

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Transport providers

Ryanair
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KLM
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Air France
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easyJet
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Eurowings
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Aer Lingus
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Jet2.com
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Ryanair
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1h 30m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$48.10–$316.44
KLM
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3h 32m
Every day
$202.52–$632.89
Air France
Website
5h 5m
Every day
$51.90–$253.16
easyJet
Website
1h 18m
Every day
$63.29–$417.71
Lufthansa
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3h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$202.52–$506.31
British Airways
Website
3h 42m
Every day
$227.84–$696.18
Eurowings
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1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$94.93–$430.36
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 50m
Friday
$316.44–$822.76
Jet2.com
Website
1h 30m
Monday and Friday
$51.90–$240.50
FlixBus
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BlaBlaCar Bus
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FlixBus
Website
6h 5m
5 times a day
$34.18–$48.10
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
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BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
8h 30m
Twice daily
$36.71–$51.90
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
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NS
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Eurostar
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Avanti West Coast
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Eurotunnel
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East Midlands Railways
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National Express
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West Midlands Trains
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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Flixtrain
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TransPennine Express Service
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Northern Rail
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VIAS Rail GmbH
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NS
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2h 1m
4 times a day
$46.83–$113.92
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
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2h 1m
Every 4 hours
$101.26–$215.18
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$54.43–$62.02
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Avanti West Coast
Website
2h 20m
Hourly
$107.59–$265.81
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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Eurotunnel
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35 min
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+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
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East Midlands Railways
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50 min
Hourly
$16.46–$34.18
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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National Express
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1h 1m
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$27.85
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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West Midlands Trains
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1h 45m
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+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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2h 44m
6 times a week
Flixtrain
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53 min
4 times a day
$7.59–$11.39
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
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TransPennine Express Service
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52 min
Hourly
$16.46–$41.77
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Northern Rail
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1h 2m
Hourly
$10.13–$13.92
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
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VIAS Rail GmbH
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1h 30m
Hourly
$18.99–$27.85
069 450099650
069 450099650
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Irish Ferries
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Irish Ferries
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1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$44.30–$53.16
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
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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?

Book your Liverpool to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Liverpool to Essen bus 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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