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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Essen. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Coventry to Essen?

The distance between Coventry and Essen is 652 km.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Coventry to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Essen bus from?

Coventry to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Essen train from?

Coventry to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.

Train, bus or fly from Coventry to Essen?

The best way to get from Coventry to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €420 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Coventry to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Coventry and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Coventry. It is currently 4:45 AM in Coventry and 5:45 AM in Essen.

Where does the Coventry to Essen train arrive?

Coventry to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Coventry to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Coventry to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 8 ways to get from Coventry to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly from Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4h 9m
€87–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
16h 20m
€71–141
Train
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
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 57m
€221–420
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Coventry to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 32m
€244–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 42m
€129–382
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 21m
€155–297
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Coventry to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain
5. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
11h 59m
€129–384
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Coventry to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 40m
€119–218

Coventry to Essen by train and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Eurowings and KLM fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coventry to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 57m.

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