The average train between Canterbury and Essen takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. 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 twice daily between Canterbury and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 11h 6m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Koeln Hbf in around 7h 17m.
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