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How to get fromEssen to Spaby train (Eurostar), bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Spa by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbftrainRe
    3h 34m
    €19–108
  2. Bus, line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guilleminsbus180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C to VERVIERS Gare Centralebus60
    6h 18m
    €14–35
  3. Drive 152 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Spacar152 km
    1h 41m
    €24–34
  4. Train via Essen West S

    1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, HbftrainRb33
    3h 44m
    €28–44

Essen to Spa by train

Calendar214Weekly Trains
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Spa, Belgium?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to SPA Place Royale via Liège Guillemins, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale in around 6h 18m.

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