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Cambridge to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Essen takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

9h 31m
Duration
763 km
Distance
€290
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain 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 4m
€196–509

Cambridge to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 762.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 4m.

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