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Twelve ways to Travel from Southampton to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (690 km)
7 h 12 min
690 km.
from $37
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 12 min
690 km.
from $9
Train via Cologne
8 h 17 min
588 km.
from $301.76
Bus
16 h 1 min
588 km.
from $149.04
Train
8 h 50 min
588 km.
from $379.57
Bus via Dortmund
17 h 9 min
588 km.
from $121.17
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 49 min
588 km.
from $199.24
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
6 h 24 min
588 km.
from $309.76
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 33 min
588 km.
from $241.09
Bus, Plane
6 h 24 min
588 km.
from $305.96
Train, Plane (Train to London Stansted Airport)
7 h 2 min
588 km.
from $216.80

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 Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$582.26
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$253.16

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
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 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

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
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:
3 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 4m
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:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 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 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$265.81

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 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

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25
Train from Southampton Central to Woking
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

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 Southampton to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Essen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade 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 17h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via London Waterloo, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Southampton to Essen?

The distance between Southampton and Essen is 805 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 17m and costs $141.30 - $500 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Southampton to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Essen bus from?

Southampton to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Essen train from?

Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Essen?

The best way to get from Southampton to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 17m and costs $141.30 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 16h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $423.91 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Southampton to Essen bus arrive?

Southampton to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 04:09 in Southampton and 05:09 in Essen.

Where does the Southampton to Essen train arrive?

Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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