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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liège and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liège, Guillemins Bf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Liège to Essen?

The distance between Liège and Essen is 201 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Liège to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Essen bus from?

Liège to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Liège station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Essen train from?

Liège to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Essen?

The best way to get from Liège to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Liège to Essen bus arrive?

Liège to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Liège to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liège to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Essen is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Liège to Essen.

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

Book your Liège to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Liège to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2790+ hotels available in Essen.

Liège to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
1h 59m
€35–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 55m
€19–35
Drive 163.8 km
1. Drive from Liège to Essencar 163.8 km
1h 39m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Essen Hbftrain Tha
2h 3m
€30–110
Train #2
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 29m
€33–157
Train #3
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 53m
€31–112

Liège to Essen by train

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Distance: 200.5 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Liège to Essen - Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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