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Trip Overview

The average train between Liège and Essen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 30m
Duration
200 km
Distance
€64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Liège to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Liège and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liège is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liège to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 200.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 1h 56m.

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