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How to get fromBoulogne-sur-Mer to Essenby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boulogne Ville to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    5h 42m
    €91–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Essen central train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 49m
    €42–67

  3. Drive 431.6 km

    1. Drive from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Essencar car 431.6 km
    4h 19m
    €68–97

  4. Train via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 31m
    €130–265

  5. Train via Calais

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train
    7h 6m
    €132–268

Boulogne-sur-Mer to Essen by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Boulogne Ville to Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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