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Southampton to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Essen takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

10h 21m
Duration
804 km
Distance
€297
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 / ...
7h 51m
€205–529

Southampton to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 804.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 51m.

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