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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Liègeby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train Tha / ...
    2h 13m
    €80–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guilleminsbus bus 181 / ...
    3h 15m
    €14–23

  3. Drive  163 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Liègecar car 163 km
    1h 37m
    €31–44

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    2h 33m
    €25–123

  5. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    2h 46m
    €25–131

  6. Train via Aachen #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Carrétrain train S41 / ...
    3h 58m
    €27–112

Essen Hbf to Liège by train (Eurostar)

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guillemins 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day.

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