The train between Essen and Dover takes 11h 14m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Dover. 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 a week between Essen and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:59 AM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Dover station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Essen to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Essen to Dover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Essen and Dover is 397.9 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dover Priory via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 11m.