What is the cheapest way to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ottignies and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen?

The distance between Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve and Essen is 328 km. The road distance is 230 km.

How do I travel from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen bus from?

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen train from?

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ottignies station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen?

The best way to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €340 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen bus arrive?

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen train arrive?

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen.

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Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Ottignies to Brussels-Nordtrain S8 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 58m
€46–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
6h 34m
€27–43
Drive 230 km
1. Drive from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essencar 230 km
2h 46m
€43–62
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
6h 5m
€172–337
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Ottignies to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 2m
€41–160
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ottignies to Bruxelles-Miditrain S8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 39m
€126–209

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve to Essen by train

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Distance: 327.9 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Ottignies to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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