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How to get fromLeuven to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 56m
    €46–221

  2. Line 91 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Bbus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Essen central train stationbus bus N1314
    5h 59m
    €22–38

  3. Drive 204.6 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Essencar car 204.6 km
    2h 8m
    €32–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain train Trn / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 8m
    €45–224

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Welkenraedttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Essen West Strain train Rb33
    4h 23m
    €50–99

Leuven to Essen by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Essen central train station via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B and Brussels Zaventem Airport in around 5h 59m.

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