What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Essen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €200 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Essen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Essen?

The distance between Canterbury and Essen is 786 km.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 5m and costs €180 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Canterbury to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Essen bus from?

Canterbury to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Essen train from?

Canterbury to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Essen?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 5m and costs €180 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Canterbury to Essen bus arrive?

Canterbury to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 10:24 AM in Canterbury and 11:24 AM in Essen.

Where does the Canterbury to Essen train arrive?

Canterbury to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2573+ hotels available in Essen.

Canterbury to Essen - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Canterbury to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 5m
€187–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
10h 29m
€38–63
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
5h 5m
€202–239
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 22m
€134–386
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
7h 36m
€227–409
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
8h 28m
€122–316
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Essencar
6h 2m
€87–167
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 42m
€127–303
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 35m
€104–358
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 40m
€141–355
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 51m
€177–508
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 28m
€107–305
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 10m
€174–512
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 46m
€104–373

Canterbury to Essen by train

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Distance: 785.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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