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

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

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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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3h 16m
    €38–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus bus N84 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus bus 181 / ...
    5h 10m
    €20–30

  3. Drive  204.6 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Essencar car 204.6 km
    2h 8m
    €33–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 26m
    €46–176

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Essen Hbftrain train Tha / ...
    3h 35m
    €87–156

Leuven to Essen by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Essen central train station via Maastricht in around 5h 10m.

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