Folkestone to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Essen takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

7h 57m
Duration: 785 km
Distance: €322
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 45m

€224–500

Folkestone to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:56 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 7:50 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.