Bournemouth to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Essen takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 25m
Duration: 850 km
Distance: €329
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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9h 5m

€230–524

Bournemouth to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:10 PM → 3:50 PM
Arrives next day
16h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:35 AM → 5:50 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:50 PM
9h • 4 changes
2:04 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:09 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:22 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:22 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:22 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:09 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:22 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:09 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 35m • 4 changes
10:22 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 5m.

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