King's Cross Station to Essen Trains

King's Cross Station to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between King's Cross Station and Essen takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from King's Cross Station 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 38m
Duration: 674 km
Distance: €243
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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5h 25m

€168–438

King's Cross Station to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between King's Cross Station and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from King's Cross Station is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:34 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:27 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:34 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:34 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:34 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:34 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:34 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:34 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 8:50 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from King's Cross Station 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.

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from King's Cross Station to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 25m.

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