The average train between Folkestone and Essen takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Folkestone and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 3:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Essen. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Folkestone to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Folkestone to Essen train tickets online with Southeastern and Eurostar.
The distance between Folkestone and Essen is 408.7 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 49m.
