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

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Roubaix by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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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 Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    4h 55m
    €68–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    6h 31m
    €27–49

  3. Drive 311.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Roubaixcar car 311.4 km
    3h 17m
    €48–70

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    5h
    €106–187

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 10m
    €93–218

Essen to Roubaix by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Roubaix, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Courtrai in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Roubaix via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 31m.

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