What is the cheapest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Airport and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen?

The distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Essen is 288 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.

How do I travel from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Cologne which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen bus from?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen train from?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen?

The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen is to bus which takes 5h and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen bus arrive?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.

Where does the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen train arrive?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen.

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Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen by bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Bus, train via Cologne
best
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 28m
€53–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus N1314 / ...
5h
€36–66
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Charleroi-CRL to Essenrideshare 246.5 km
2h 23m
Drive 246.5 km
1. Drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essencar 246.5 km
2h 23m
€38–55
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 55m
€53–198
Train
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 11m
€52–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
2. Take the train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
5h 41m
€61–111

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Essen by bus and train

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Distance: 288.3 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Charleroi Airport (CRL), Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Charleroi Airport to Essen central train station via Maastricht in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Airport to Essen Hbf via CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05, Charleroi-Central, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 55m.

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