The average train between Canterbury and Essen takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Canterbury and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Essen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Canterbury to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Canterbury to Essen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Essen is 412.2 km. The road distance is 786 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 8m.