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How to get fromCharleroi to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    4h 3m
    €41–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus 820
    4h 29m
    €20–33

  3. Drive 250 km

    1. Drive from Charleroi to Essencar car 250 km
    2h 29m
    €39–56

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    4h 19m
    €46–132

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrathtrain train S43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain train
    5h 28m
    €46–144

Charleroi to Essen by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Düsseldorf central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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