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

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Liège is to bus which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Liège is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Liège?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen - Bus Station station and arriving at Liège. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Liège?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Liege-Guillemins. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Liège?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Liège is 200 km. The road distance is 163 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Liège without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €55 - €100.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Essen Hbf to Liège bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus Station.

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

Essen Hbf to Liège train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Liège?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Liège is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Liège bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Liège bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Liège station.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Liège train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Liège train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Liège is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Essen Hbf to Liège.

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

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

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Essen Hbf to Liège - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Liège by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
2h 8m
€55–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Liègebus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h
€17–30
Drive 163 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Liègecar 163 km
1h 37m
€26–37
Train via Kerkrade
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
3h 45m
€31–88

Essen Hbf to Liège by train (Eurostar)

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.3 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Liège 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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