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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Esen is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Esen is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Esen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Esen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Esen Dorp via Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Esen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Esen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dixmude via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Esen?

The distance between Essen and Esen is 417 km. The road distance is 318.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Esen without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 5h 48m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Essen to Esen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Esen bus from?

Essen to Esen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Esen train from?

Essen to Esen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Esen?

The best way to get from Essen to Esen is to train via Ghent which takes 5h 48m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Esen bus arrive?

Essen to Esen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Essen to Esen train arrive?

Essen to Esen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Esen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Esen is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Essen to Esen.

Where can I stay near Esen?

There are 5145+ hotels available in Esen.

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

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Train via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain Ic / ...
5h 48m
€136–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
8h 18m
€36–50
Drive 318.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Esencar 318.5 km
3h 31m
€51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Roulerstrain Ic / ...
6h 28m
€137–217
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Torhouttrain Ic / ...
6h 55m
€137–219

Essen to Esen by train and bus

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.9 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Esen Dorp via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 1 in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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