Portsmouth to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Essen takes 9h and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

9h
Duration: 795 km
Distance: €312
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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8h 15m

€215–493

Portsmouth to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:35 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
12:35 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:31 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:51 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:31 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:51 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:31 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:51 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:31 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
7:51 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:41 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
6:49 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
7:51 AM → 4:31 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:37 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 8:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 15m.

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