What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Bristol to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Bristol and Essen Hbf is 867 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €300 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Essen Hbf bus from?

Bristol to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Essen Hbf train from?

Bristol to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Bristol to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Bristol to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 1:51 PM in Bristol and 2:51 PM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Bristol to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Bristol to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Essen Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Bristol to Essen Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
8h 36m
€301–517
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
16h 5m
€72–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
14h 10m
€154–256
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen Hbfcar
7h 45m
€258–313
Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
6h 41m
€95–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essen Hbfcar
8h 54m
€148–268
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 33m
€131–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 57m
€149–404
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 40m
€84–274
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
7h 2m
€129–342

Bristol to Essen Hbf by train and subway

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 866.7 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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