There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Roubaix by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 13m€113–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1387 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 28m€35–51Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Essen to Roubaixcar 311.4 km
3h 17m€57–83Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herseauxtrain Ic / ...
5h 24m€138–216
Essen to Roubaix by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Roubaix is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Roubaix is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lille via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Roubaix Grand Place via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Essen and Roubaix is 413 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Roubaix without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 13m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Essen to Roubaix, including transfers.
Essen to Roubaix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Roubaix is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 13m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Roubaix, France?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix Grand Place via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Gare Lille Europe in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Roubaix Charles De Gaulle via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Gare Lille Europe in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herseaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Roubaix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Roubaix is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Essen to Roubaix.
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