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 €12 - €23 and takes 3h 5m.

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 €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

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 5m.

How far is it from Liège to Essen?

The distance between Liège and Essen is 200 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 2h 3m and costs €27 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m 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 FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins 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 2h 3m and costs €27 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Liège to Essen bus arrive?

Liège to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train 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 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Liège to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, or 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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 3m
€27–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
3h 5m
€12–23
Drive 163.8 km
1. Drive from Liège to Essencar 163.8 km
1h 39m
€26–38
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Essen Hbftrain Tha / ...
2h 5m
€70–120
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 39m
€33–129

Liège to Essen by train

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Distance: 200.3 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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