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Portsmouth to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Essen takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. 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 13m
Duration
795 km
Distance
€288
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
8h
€210–458

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 5:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 795.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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 Köln Hbf in around 8h.

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