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Canterbury to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Essen takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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.

8h 7m
Duration
786 km
Distance
€272
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
€188–505

Canterbury to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Canterbury and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Canterbury to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 785.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

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 4m.

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