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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Maasmechelen is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Maasmechelen is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Maasmechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Maasmechelen. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Maasmechelen Centrum via Genk Station perron 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Maasmechelen?

The distance between Essen and Maasmechelen is 165 km. The road distance is 130.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Maasmechelen without a car is to train and line 63 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €26 - €55.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Maasmechelen bus from?

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

Where does the Essen to Maasmechelen bus arrive?

Essen to Maasmechelen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Genk station.

Can I drive from Essen to Maasmechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Maasmechelen is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Essen to Maasmechelen.

Where can I stay near Maasmechelen?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Maasmechelen.

Essen to Maasmechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 63 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Maasmechelen by train, 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, line 63 bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Maasmechelen Centrumbus 63
3h 48m
€27–51
Drive 130.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Maasmechelencar 130.2 km
1h 19m
€20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Genkbus Kyiv-Genk
4h 9m
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
4h 31m
€37–52

Essen to Maasmechelen by train and bus

160Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 164.9 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Essen to Genk twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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