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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via Broad Marsh Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Hull to Essen?

The distance between Hull and Essen is 613 km.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Essen without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 9h 11m and costs €230 - €550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hull to Essen bus from?

Hull to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Essen train from?

Hull to Essen train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Hull station.

Train, bus or fly from Hull to Essen?

The best way to get from Hull to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €150 - €450. Alternatively, you can train via Aachen, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 9h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 54m.

Where does the Hull to Essen bus arrive?

Hull to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Hull and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Hull. It is currently 3:27 AM in Hull and 4:27 AM in Essen.

Where does the Hull to Essen train arrive?

Hull to Essen train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Hull to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hull to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, train, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HUY - DUS
4h 4m
€157–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus
19h 54m
€89–156
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain
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 Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 11m
€234–547
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
2. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
15h 22m
€372–428
Train
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 21m
€304–559
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
17h 24m
€446–532
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hull to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 6m
€282–354

Hull to Essen by train

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Distance: 613.1 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

KLM flies from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hull to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 9h 11m.

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