Dover to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Essen takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. 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.

8h 14m
Duration: 797 km
Distance: €328
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

7h 53m

€228–518

Dover to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:46 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
1:48 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:45 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
1:48 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.