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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Charleroi Airport (CRL). However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Charleroi Airport via Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL). However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

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

The distance between Essen and Charleroi Airport (CRL) is 287 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL), including transfers.

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

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

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

Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to bus which takes 5h and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 4h 44m.

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

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

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

Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL).

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL)?

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Where can I stay near Charleroi Airport (CRL)?

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Can I share a ride from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL)?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 6583
4h 18m
€51–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus N1314 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 6582
5h
€35–69
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Charleroi-CRLrideshare 246.1 km
2h 22m
Drive 246.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL)car 246.1 km
2h 22m
€38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h 44m
€53–140
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 14m
€53–198
Train, line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus
5h 54m
€61–110

Essen to Charleroi Airport (CRL) by train and bus

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Charleroi Airport via Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to CHARLEROI Airport via Liège-Guillemins, Charleroi-Central, and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 in around 4h 44m.

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