The average train between Essen and Liège takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Liège. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Liège. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Liège at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Liège? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Liège. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Liège station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Essen to Liège train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.
Essen to Liège train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.
Book your Essen to Liège train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Essen and Liège is 120.4 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Essen to Liege-Guillemins via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 33m.