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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Essen station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Essen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Essen Hbf via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Essen?

The distance between Portsmouth and Essen is 795 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Portsmouth to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Essen bus from?

Portsmouth to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Essen train from?

Portsmouth to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Essen?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Essen is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 6:49 PM in Portsmouth and 7:49 PM in Essen.

Where does the Portsmouth to Essen train arrive?

Portsmouth to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Portsmouth to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
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 44m
€221–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
16h 15m
€68–124
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 11m
€230–280
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 34m
€92–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
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 10m
€90–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 20m
€118–212
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
7h 30m
€148–330
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 48m
€101–260
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 35m
€115–294
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
7h 18m
€100–300
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 28m
€153–488

Portsmouth to Essen by train, subway, and foot

14Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.1 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 15m.

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