Travel optionsfrom London to Essen
You can get from London to Essen by train, bus or flight.
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To get from London to Essen on 18 Oct we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Essen from London
 | Distance | 306 miles (494 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or coach |
 | Ticket price range | £42 - £80 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £42 • 15 h 30 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £80 • 1 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Eurowings or Flixbus |
Take a flight or coach to travel 306 miles (494 km) from London to Essen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £42. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Eurowings or Flixbus among others. Travellers can even take a direct from London to Essen.
Travel Tips
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Essen, Germany is: Partially open.
Can travellers from United Kingdom enter Germany?
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Essen from London?
Conditions of entry into Germany:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Essen, Germany?
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
This information was last checked on 16/10/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Essen from London.
The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from Germany is: Partially open.
Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Essen, Germany?
Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Essen?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?
All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face masks: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 16/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Essen here.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Essen: flight or coach.
A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from London to Essen, which costs on average £42.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Essen:
A coach journey is usually £38 less than a journey to Essen by plane, which costs on average £80 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Essen from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Essen that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Essen by coach can take on average 15 h 30 min.
The London to Essen distance is approximately 306 miles (494 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Essen:
- Coaches from London to Essen most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Essen-Altenessen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Eurowings for flights to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings London to Essen tickets on Omio for £80.
- Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus London to Essen tickets on Omio for £42.
When planning your trip from London to Essen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Plane tickets cost on average £80 one way.
- Coach tickets are costing £42 one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Essen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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