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Plymouth, Great Britain → Essen, Germany

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Eleven ways to Travel from Plymouth to Essen

Composite routes from Plymouth to Essen

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$101.26

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Exeter to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$620.23
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$569.60
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,265.78
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$822.76
Plane from Exeter to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$291.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$430.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$696.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$1,139.20
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$329.10

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Exeter to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$544.28
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$696.18
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$455.68
Plane from Newquay St Mawgan Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$291.13

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Exeter to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$468.34

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:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50

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–$202.52
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$164.55

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$316.44
Train from Plymouth to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28
Train from Plymouth to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87
Train from Plymouth to St
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.57–$94.93
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$405.05
Train from Plymouth to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Plymouth to St
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

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–$26.58

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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Essen is to night bus and bus which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 19h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Essen is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $239.13 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Essen. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Essen?

The distance between Plymouth and Essen is 1018 km.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Plymouth to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Essen bus from?

Plymouth to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Essen train from?

Plymouth to Essen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Essen?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Essen is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 20h 49m.

Where does the Plymouth to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Plymouth and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Plymouth. It is currently 06:04 in Plymouth and 07:04 in Essen.

Where does the Plymouth to Essen train arrive?

Plymouth to Essen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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