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

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There are 5 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
    €70–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Liègebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h
    €14–28

  3. Drive  163 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Liègecar car 163 km
    1h 37m
    €26–38

  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
    €27–120

  5. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Thalys / ...
    2h 44m
    €34–142

Essen Hbf to Liège by train (Eurostar)

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Liège every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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