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Birmingham to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Essen Hbf takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 48m
Duration
855 km
Distance
€295
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 39m
€210–545

Birmingham to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 854.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 39m.

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