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How to get fromEssen to Knokke-Heistby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Knokke-Heist by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain train Ic / ...
    4h 43m
    €139–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    7h 34m
    €33–47

  3. Drive  289.6 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Knokke-Heistcar car 289.6 km
    3h 4m
    €54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain train Ic / ...
    4h 48m
    €142–225

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain train Ic / ...
    5h 18m
    €62–223

Essen to Knokke-Heist by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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