There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Eupen by bus, train (Eurostar), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Eupen, Werthplatzbus 14
2h 10mDrive 128.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Eupencar 128.6 km
1h 20m€21–30Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2h 35m€28–119Train via Essen West S
- Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
2h 45m€23–98
Essen to Eupen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Eupen is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Eupen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Eupen. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Eupen, Werthplatz via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Eupen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Essen and Eupen is 173 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Eupen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Essen to Eupen, including transfers.
Essen to Eupen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.
Essen to Eupen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Eupen is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €120 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Eupen, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Eupen, Werthplatz via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Aachen, Bushof in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 58m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Essen to Eupen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.
Essen to Eupen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Eupen is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Essen to Eupen.
Book your Essen to Eupen train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1936+ hotels available in Eupen.



