What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Roubaix?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Roubaix is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Roubaix?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Roubaix is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Roubaix?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Roubaix station. However, there are services departing from Essen - Bus Station and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Roubaix?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Roubaix Grand Place via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Roubaix?

The distance between Essen and Roubaix is 413 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Roubaix without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Roubaix without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Roubaix?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Essen to Roubaix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Roubaix bus from?

Essen to Roubaix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Roubaix train from?

Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Roubaix?

The best way to get from Essen to Roubaix is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Roubaix bus arrive?

Essen to Roubaix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Essen to Roubaix train arrive?

Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Roubaix?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Roubaix is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Essen to Roubaix.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Roubaix?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Roubaix?

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Essen to Roubaix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 14m
€103–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 7m
€30–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ghent Dampoortbus N1360b
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Roubaixtrain Ic / ...
6h 44m
€36–54
Drive 311.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Roubaixcar 311.4 km
3h 17m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herseauxtrain Ic / ...
5h 29m
€126–203

Essen to Roubaix by train and subway

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Distance: 412.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix Grand Place via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Gare Lille Europe in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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