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Birmingham → Essen

United Kingdom to Germany · 1 border · Where else can you go from Birmingham?

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  1. Flight to Düsseldorf

    Birmingham → Düsseldorf · about 1h in the air

  2. Train to Essen

    Düsseldorf → Essen · about 20m

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About the trip from Birmingham to Essen

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Essen (Germany) are 621 km (386 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Düsseldorf: about 4h 20m door to door with 1 change. Without flying, it takes about 8h 45m by bus and train, via Coventry, London and Amsterdam. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from Birmingham to Düsseldorf: about 1h in the air, 612 km
  2. Train from Düsseldorf to Essen: about 20m, 31 km

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Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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