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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bredene is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bredene is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bredene?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bredene. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bredene Duinenplein via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles-Midi and Oostende Station tramperron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Bredene?

The distance between Essen and Bredene is 417 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bredene without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 49m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Essen to Bredene, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bredene train from?

Essen to Bredene train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bredene?

The best way to get from Essen to Bredene is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 49m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Bredene train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bredene?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bredene is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Essen to Bredene.

Where can I stay near Bredene?

There are 5553+ hotels available in Bredene.

Essen to Bredene - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Bredene by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 49m
€121–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
6h 44m
€31–53
Drive 314.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bredenecar 314.4 km
3h 13m
€49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 54m
€124–209
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 18m
€79–212

Essen to Bredene by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bredene Centrumplein via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Ostende, and Oostende Station perron 4 in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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