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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kent to Essen

Composite routes from Kent to Essen

Cheapest
5 h 19 min
Car
501 km.
from $27
Other
9 h 5 min
438 km.
from $341.67
10 h 19 min
438 km.
from $143.89
5 h 37 min
Train, Plane
437 km.
from $214.46
15 h 27 min
Train, Bus
438 km.
from $171.20
6 h 22 min
Train, Plane
437 km.
from $256.30
6 h 40 min
Train, Plane
437 km.
from $173.37
7 h 32 min
Train, Plane
437 km.
from $253.70

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

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:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

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

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
mail@autostradale.it
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
bilety@sindbad.pl
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

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
info@airportbusexpress.co.uk
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

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 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 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 Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$55.69
Train from Ashford International to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29
Train from Ashford International to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.24–$56.96

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
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 Kent to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Essen is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $152.17 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct train between Kent and Essen?

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

How far is it from Kent to Essen?

The distance between Kent and Essen is 741 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Kent to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Essen train from?

Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Essen?

The best way to get from Kent to Essen is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 08:49 in Kent and 09:49 in Essen.

Where does the Kent to Essen train arrive?

Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

Book your Kent to Essen train 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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