The train between Leuven and Essen Hbf takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Leuven and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 11:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Leuven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Leuven and Essen Hbf is 173.3 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 38m.
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