The average train between Liège and Essen takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Liège 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Liège and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liège is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Liège to Essen. However, there are services departing from Liege-Guillemins station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Liège to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.
Liège to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Liège and Essen is 136.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 2h 3m.