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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Poperinge is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Poperinge is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Poperinge?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Poperinge. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Poperinge via Bruxelles-Midi and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to Poperinge?

The distance between Essen and Poperinge is 440 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Poperinge without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Essen to Poperinge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Poperinge train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Poperinge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Poperinge?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Poperinge is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Essen to Poperinge.

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

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Where can I stay near Poperinge?

There are 834+ hotels available in Poperinge.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Poperinge by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Courtrai to PoperingeIc / ...
5h 13m
€75–143
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ghent DampoortN1360b
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to PoperingeIc / ...
7h 6m
€31–58
Drive 337.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Poperinge337.1 km
3h 26m
€53–76
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to PoperingeIc / ...
6h 15m
€63–187

Essen to Poperinge by train

18Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Poperinge via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Courtrai in around 5h 13m.

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