How to travel from Essen to London

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Travel Information to London from Essen

distanceDistance306 miles (494 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$5 - $145
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 6 h 36 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $34 (€30) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Ryanair

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 306 miles (494 km) between Essen and London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Essen to London.

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FAQs

Travel from Essen, Germany to London, United Kingdom is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into London from Essen restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to London, United Kingdom from Essen?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in London, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to London from Essen closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Essen, Germany from United Kingdom is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Essen from London restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Essen from London?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Essen, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Essen from London closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel between Essen and London including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to London from Essen is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to London:

A train is generally $140 (€124) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $145 (€128) from Essen to London.

Taking a train is about $30 (€26) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€30) for this trip.

The fastest way from Essen to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 15 h 59 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to London by train can take on average 6 h 36 min.

The Essen to London distance is around 306 miles (494 km).

The average frequency per day from Essen to London is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and London as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to London:

  • Trains mostly leave from Essen Hbf and tend to arrive in London Victoria.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to London:

  • You can travel by bus between Essen and London with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Essen to London tickets for $145 (€128) on Omio.
  • You can travel between Essen and London by flight with Ryanair. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $34 (€30) with Ryanair from Essen to London.
Looking to extend your trip from Essen to London? Many Omio customers who go from Essen to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

Before traveling from Essen to London, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket is costing on average $145 (€128) one way for this journey.
  • A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $34 (€30) one way.
  • A train ticket is costing on average $5 (€4) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Essen to London tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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