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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 24m
    €64–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N1387 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    7h 32m
    €34–49

  3. Drive  311.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Roubaixcar car 311.4 km
    3h 17m
    €50–73

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herseauxtrain train Ic / ...
    5h 24m
    €130–211

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herseauxtrain train Ic / ...
    5h 29m
    €133–215

Essen to Roubaix by train and subway

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix Grand Place via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Gare Lille Europe in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Roubaix Charles De Gaulle via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Gare Lille Europe in around 7h 32m.

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