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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hasselt is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hasselt is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Hasselt Dusartplein via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hasselt via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Essen to Hasselt?

The distance between Essen and Hasselt is 179 km. The road distance is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Hasselt without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €13 - €17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Essen to Hasselt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hasselt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Hasselt train from?

Essen to Hasselt train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Hasselt?

The best way to get from Essen to Hasselt is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €13 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €110 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Hasselt bus arrive?

Essen to Hasselt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Essen to Hasselt train arrive?

Essen to Hasselt train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hasselt?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hasselt is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Essen to Hasselt.

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

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Where can I stay near Hasselt?

There are 735+ hotels available in Hasselt.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Dusartplein20a
3h 48m
€13–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, BfRb33
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphalte20a
4h 1m
€27–51
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hasselt157 km
1h 40m
€25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hasselt13403
4h 6m
€19–107
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphalte20a
4h 20m
€18–111

Essen to Hasselt by bus

12Weekly Buses

3h 48mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.9 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Hasselt Dusartplein via Maastricht and Maastricht Station perron D in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hasselt via Aachen Hbf in around 4h 6m.

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