The average train between Dover and Essen takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 3 times a day between Dover and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Dover to Essen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dover and Essen is 397.9 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 11m.
