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How to get fromBruges to Essen Hbfby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4h 7m
    €56–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus bus N1360b
    6h 10m
    €30–45

  3. Drive  285.9 km

    1. Drive from Bruges to Essen Hbfcar car 285.9 km
    3h 5m
    €54–77

  4. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Bruges to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 41m
    €56–196

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    4h 44m
    €135–229

Bruges to Essen Hbf by train

Calendar178Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Bruges to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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