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

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Liège by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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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 central train station to Liège Guilleminsbus bus 181 / ...
    3h 15m
    €12–23

  3. Drive  163.5 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Liègecar car 163.5 km
    1h 39m
    €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
    €32–125

  6. Train via Kerkrade

    1. Take the train from Essen West S to Herzogenrath, Bftrain train Rb33
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S43 / ...
    3h 33m
    €28–87

Essen 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, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guillemins 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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