What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-South Station and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-South Station and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles Midi and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

The distance between Brussels-South Station and Essen is 302 km. The road distance is 232.1 km.

How do I travel from Brussels-South Station to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €50 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

The train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Brussels-South Station to Essen bus from?

Brussels-South Station to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels-South Station to Essen train from?

Brussels-South Station to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Essen bus arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Essen train arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-South Station to Essen is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Brussels-South Station to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

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Brussels-South Station to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
2h 50m
€50–100
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
5h
€21–38
Drive 232.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels-South Station to Essencar 232.1 km
2h 28m
€36–52
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2h 56m
€55–239
Train via Brussels-South Station (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
2h 56m
€90–160
Train via Mönchengladbach
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to MG Rheydt Hbftrain 79
2. Take the train from MG Rheydt Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 47m
€50–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m
€27–50

Brussels-South Station to Essen by train

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Brussels-South Station, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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