What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Brussels and Essen Hbf is 299 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 39m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Essen Hbf train from?

Brussels to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 39m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Brussels to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Brussels to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Brussels to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Brussels to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Essen Hbf is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Brussels to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Essen Hbf?

Book your Brussels to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2577+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Brussels to Essen Hbf - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2h 39m
€46–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
3h 45m
€19–30
Drive 230.2 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Essen Hbfcar 230.2 km
2h 26m
€37–53
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 57m
€189–421
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
2h 53m
€100–170
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
5h 16m
€137–270

Brussels to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 298.8 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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