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 €12 - €19 and takes 3h 50m.

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 47m and costs €23 - €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 50m.

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 Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Essen to Hasselt?

The distance between Essen and Hasselt is 169 km. The road distance is 153 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 50m and costs €12 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 Eurostar, 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 50m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 3h 59m.

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 Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hasselt?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hasselt is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Essen to Hasselt.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hasselt?

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Essen to Hasselt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

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

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 Maastrichtbus N1314 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Dusartpleinbus 20a
3h 50m
€13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3h 59m
€72–125
Drive 153 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hasseltcar 153 km
1h 47m
€24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphaltebus 20a
4h 16m
€30–75
Train, line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphaltebus 20a
4h 56m

Essen to Hasselt by bus

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hasselt via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 59m.

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