The average train between Lier and Essen takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.
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 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lier station and arriving at Essen station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Lier to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.
Lier to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lier to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lier and Essen is 173.6 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Lierre to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 12m.