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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lommel is to bus and line 272 bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lommel is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lommel?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lommel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lommel, Kerk via Eindhoven, Station J and Eersel, Busstation Eersel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Lommel?

The distance between Essen and Lommel is 166 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lommel without a car is to bus and line 272 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs €15 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Essen to Lommel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lommel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lommel?

The best way to get from Essen to Lommel is to bus and line 272 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs €15 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Essen to Lommel bus arrive?

Essen to Lommel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lommel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lommel is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Essen to Lommel.

Where can I stay near Lommel?

There are 437+ hotels available in Lommel.

Essen to Lommel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 272 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Lommel 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, line 272 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Kerkbus 272
4h 26m
€16–25
Train, line 272 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Kerkbus 272
4h 55m
€31–59
Drive 133.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lommelcar 133.7 km
1h 41m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
5h 21m
€78–130

Essen to Lommel by bus

32Weekly Buses

4h 26mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.3 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lommel, Kerk via Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Station J, and Eersel, Busstation Eersel in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lommel Kerk via Liège-Guillemins, Hasselt, Bourg-Léopold, and Leopoldsburg Hoek Ijzerlei in around 5h 21m.

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