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571 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from London to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (571 km)
6 h 11 min
571 km.
from $31
Fastest
Plane from London (Stansted Airport) to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 11 min
571 km.
from $7.45
Train via Cologne
5 h 35 min
494 km.
from $221.52
Train
6 h 4 min
494 km.
from $275.70
Bus, Plane (Fly Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
4 h 53 min
493 km.
from $199.02
Bus, Plane (Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
5 h 21 min
493 km.
from $139.04
Bus, Plane (Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol)
6 h 29 min
493 km.
from $205.71
Bus, Plane (Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport)
6 h 30 min
493 km.
from $264.84

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
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94

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
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$493.65

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 London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$101.26

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
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$30.38
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$55.69

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

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

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
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
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 London to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from London to Essen is to bus which costs $51.09 - $119.57 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

Is there a direct train between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Essen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from London to Essen?

The distance between London and Essen is 673 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 35m and costs $92.39 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from London to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Essen bus from?

London to Essen bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

Where do I catch the London to Essen train from?

London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Essen?

The best way to get from London to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 35m and costs $92.39 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $119.57 and takes 12h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $402.17 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the London to Essen bus arrive?

London to Essen bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

What is the time difference between London and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 18:03 in London and 19:03 in Essen.

Where does the London to Essen train arrive?

London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your London to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London 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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