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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Essen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Brussels to Essen?

The distance between Brussels and Essen is 299 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Brussels to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Essen train from?

Brussels to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Essen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Brussels to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Essen train arrive?

Brussels to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Essen is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Brussels to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Essen?

Book your Brussels to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2790+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 42m
€44–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
4h 50m
€21–35
Drive 230.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Essencar 230.7 km
2h 27m
€37–54
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 3m
€220–466
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
2h 53m
€110–190
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
5h 34m
€140–333

Brussels to Essen by train

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Distance: 298.6 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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