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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mons is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mons is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mons?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Mons. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Mons Av. Léo Collard via Düsseldorf Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mons?

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

How far is it from Essen to Mons?

The distance between Essen and Mons is 356 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mons without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Essen to Mons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mons bus from?

Essen to Mons bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mons train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Mons?

The best way to get from Essen to Mons is to train via Brussels which takes 4h and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Mons bus arrive?

Essen to Mons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mons Av. Léo Collard station.

Where does the Essen to Mons train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Mons?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mons is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Essen to Mons.

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

Book your Essen to Mons train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Mons bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mons?

There are 428+ hotels available in Mons.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Mons 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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Monstrain Ic / ...
4h
€109–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Mons Av. Léo Collardbus N179
5h 50m
€21–38
Drive 285.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Monscar 285.3 km
2h 50m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Monstrain Ic / ...
4h 1m
€111–186
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Monstrain Ic
5h 23m
€65–160

Essen to Mons by train

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Distance: 356 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Mons via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Mons Av. Léo Collard once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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