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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Waterloo is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at WATERLOO Eglise via BRUXELLES Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bruxelles Midi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Waterloo?

The distance between Essen and Waterloo is 311 km. The road distance is 232 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Essen to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Waterloo bus from?

Essen to Waterloo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Waterloo train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Essen to Waterloo is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Essen to Waterloo bus arrive?

Essen to Waterloo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Waterloo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Waterloo is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Essen to Waterloo.

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

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Where can I stay near Waterloo?

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Essen to Waterloo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Waterloo by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 50m
€53–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
4h 38m
€25–38
Drive 232 km
1. Drive from Essen to Waterloocar 232 km
2h 39m
€36–52
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 22m
€56–238

Essen to Waterloo by train and bus

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Distance: 310.8 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Waterloo, Belgium?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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