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

The cheapest way to get from Roeselare to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roeselare to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Roeselare and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Roeselare to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Roeselare and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Roeselare to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roulers and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Roeselare to Essen?

The distance between Roeselare and Essen is 408 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Roeselare to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Roeselare to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roeselare to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Roeselare to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Roeselare to Essen?

The best way to get from Roeselare to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Roeselare to Essen bus arrive?

Roeselare to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Roeselare to Essen train arrive?

Roeselare to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Roeselare to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Roeselare to Essen is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Roeselare to Essen.

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

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Roeselare to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Roulers to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 51m
€65–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
7h 42m
€33–54
Drive 303.7 km
1. Drive from Roeselare to Essencar 303.7 km
3h 16m
€49–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Roulers to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
7h 8m
€156–301
Train
1. Take the train from Roulers to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 26m
€119–199
Train #2
1. Take the train from Roulers to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 29m
€119–199

Roeselare to Essen by train

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Distance: 407.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Roulers to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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