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Leuven to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Essen takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
271 km
Distance
€80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
2h 53m
€47–208

Leuven to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Leuven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 270.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 2h 53m.

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