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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Geel is to bus and train which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Geel is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Geel?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Geel. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Hasselt Station perron 9 and Diest Fort Leopoldlaan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Geel?

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 Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Geel?

The distance between Essen and Geel is 250 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Geel without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €23 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Essen to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Geel bus from?

Essen to Geel bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Geel train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Geel?

The best way to get from Essen to Geel is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Geel bus arrive?

Essen to Geel bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Hasselt station.

Where does the Essen to Geel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Geel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Geel is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Essen to Geel.

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

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Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 363+ hotels available in Geel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Geel by bus, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerpbus N1387
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geeltrain Ic / ...
4h 47m
€23–38
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
5h 32m
€55–155
Drive 161.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Geelcar 161.7 km
1h 50m
€25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
6h 4m
€34–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Hasseltbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
6h 16m

Essen to Geel by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 249.6 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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 Lierre in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Essen to Hasselt 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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