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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €180 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Essen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Essen?

The distance between Exeter and Essen is 955 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Exeter to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Essen bus from?

Exeter to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Essen train from?

Exeter to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Essen?

The best way to get from Exeter to Essen is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 7h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Exeter to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:21 PM in Exeter and 3:21 PM in Essen.

Where does the Exeter to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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Exeter to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
9h 5m
€279–506
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
17h 50m
€89–174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
17h 45m
€151–346
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
8h 40m
€263–322
Fly Exeter to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
7h 6m
€121–314
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
9h 49m
€137–240
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 40m
€190–364
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 23m
€182–458
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 33m
€136–365
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 41m
€120–339

Exeter to Essen by train and subway

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9h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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