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

The cheapest way to get from Namur to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namur to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Namur and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Namur to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Namur and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Namur and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Namur to Essen. However, there are services departing from Namur and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Namur to Essen?

The distance between Namur and Essen is 259 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Namur to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Namur to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namur to Essen bus from?

Namur to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Namur station.

Where do I catch the Namur to Essen train from?

Namur to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Namur station.

Train or bus from Namur to Essen?

The best way to get from Namur to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Namur to Essen bus arrive?

Namur to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Namur to Essen train arrive?

Namur to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Namur to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Namur to Essen is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Namur to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Namur to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 46m
€45–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Namur to Maastrichtbus 820
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus N1314 / ...
4h 55m
€19–32
Drive 218.4 km
1. Drive from Namur to Essencar 218.4 km
2h 13m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 4m
€44–180
Train #2
1. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 26m
€40–130

Namur to Essen by train

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Distance: 259.3 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Namur to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Namur to Essen central train station via Maastricht in around 4h 55m.

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