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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kaster is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kaster is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kaster. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kaster Dorp via Gent Dampoort, Deinze Station perron 6 and Waregem Scholen Westerlaan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kaster?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kaster. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Anzegem via Bruxelles-Midi and Zottegem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Essen to Kaster?

The distance between Essen and Kaster is 363 km. The road distance is 285.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kaster without a car is to train via Zottegem which takes 4h 47m and costs €65 - €140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Kaster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Kaster train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kaster?

The best way to get from Essen to Kaster is to train via Zottegem which takes 4h 47m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Essen to Kaster bus arrive?

Essen to Kaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Essen to Kaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Kaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kaster is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Essen to Kaster.

Where can I stay near Kaster?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Kaster.

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

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

Train via Zottegem
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to ZottegemS8 / ...
4h 47m
€69–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ghent DampoortN1360b
7h 54m
€28–51
Drive 285.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kaster285.2 km
3h 1m
€44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to WaregemIc / ...
5h 22m
€71–135
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to AudenardeIc / ...
5h 25m
€46–179

Essen to Kaster by train

15Weekly Trains

4h 47mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Anzegem via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Zottegem in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Ghent Dampoort once daily. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 5h.

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