There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2h 52m€47–214Line 91 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Bbus 91
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Essen central train stationbus N1314
6h€24–38Drive 204.1 km
- Drive from Leuven to Essen Hbfcar 204.1 km
2h 7m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 3m€45–211
Leuven to Essen Hbf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf is to line 91 bus and bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Leuven and Essen Hbf is 271 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €220.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf, including transfers.
Leuven to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B station.
Leuven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Essen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Essen Hbf, Germany?
You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 2h 52m. 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 6h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B station.
Leuven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Essen Hbf is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Leuven to Essen Hbf.
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