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Lier to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lier and Essen takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 17m
Duration
313 km
Distance
€85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lierre to Louvaintrain train L / ...
  2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
  3. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
4h 8m
€56–155

Lier to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Lier and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lier is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 313.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Lierre to Essen Hbf via Louvain, Liège, Guillemins Bf, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 8m.

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