There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Geel by bus, train, train (Eurostar), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerpbus N1387
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geeltrain S33 / ...
4h 57m€30–69Drive 161.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Geelcar 161.7 km
1h 50m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
5h 27m€55–165Bus, line 319 bus
- Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Eindhoven Stationbus N1328
- Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
5h 59m€26–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
- Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
- Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
6h 2m€33–80
Essen to Geel by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Geel is to bus and line 319 bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Geel is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Geel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Duisburg central train station, Eindhoven, Station J, Reusel Evenementenhalte and Turnhout Markt perron 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Geel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Geel via Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Essen and Geel is 250 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Geel without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Essen to Geel, including transfers.
Essen to Geel bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Duisburg central train station.
Essen to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Geel is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 319 bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Geel, Belgium?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Geel via Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, and Herentals in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Geel Stadspark via Duisburg central train station, Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Station J, Reusel, Busstation Reusel, Reusel Evenementenhalte, Turnhout Markt perron 3, and Turnhout Markt perron 7 in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Hasselt to Geel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €50–70
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Duisburg central train station to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Duisburg central train station to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- klantenservice@bravo.info
- Website
- bravo.info
Bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reusel
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.bravo.info/public-transport-brabant
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Geel bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Eindhoven Station.
Essen to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Geel is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Essen to Geel.
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