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Trip Overview

The average train between Lier and Essen takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lier to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration
337 km
Distance
€83
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lierre to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
4h 12m
€62–154

Lier to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lier and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lier is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 337 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lierre to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 12m.

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