There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain Ic / ...
5h 4m€69–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
7h 31m€32–51Drive 289.6 km
- Drive from Essen to Knokke-Heistcar 289.6 km
3h 3m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain Ic / ...
5h 7m€113–199Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain Ic / ...
5h 54m€98–223
Essen to Knokke-Heist by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Knokke-Heist. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Knokke Meerlaan via Brugge Station perron C8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Knokke-Heist. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Duinbergen via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Essen and Knokke-Heist is 408 km. The road distance is 289.6 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist, including transfers.
Essen to Knokke-Heist bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Knokke-Heist train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Knokke-Heist, Belgium?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Duinbergen via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Knokke-Heist bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Essen to Knokke-Heist train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Knokke-Heist is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Essen to Knokke-Heist.
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