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Leuven to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Essen Hbf takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Essen Hbf. 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 42m
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
€47–214

Leuven to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Leuven and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Essen Hbf, 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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