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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mol is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mol is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mol?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mol. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Mol via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to Mol?

The distance between Essen and Mol is 341 km. The road distance is 148 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mol without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Essen to Mol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mol train from?

Essen to Mol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Mol train arrive?

Essen to Mol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Mol?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mol is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Essen to Mol.

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

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Where can I stay near Mol?

There are 439+ hotels available in Mol.

Essen to Mol - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Mol by bus, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essen to Hasseltbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Moltrain L / ...
5h 9m
Drive 148 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Molcar 148 km
1h 50m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
4. Take the train from Hasselt to Moltrain L / ...
5h 13m
€52–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Moltrain L / ...
5h 18m
€32–63

Essen to Mol by train

87Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 340.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Mol via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Hasselt in around 5h 13m.

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