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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Spa is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Spa is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at SPA Place Royale via Aachen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Pepinster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Essen to Spa?

The distance between Essen and Spa is 197 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Spa without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Essen to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Spa bus from?

Essen to Spa bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Spa train from?

Essen to Spa train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Spa?

The best way to get from Essen to Spa is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Essen to Spa bus arrive?

Essen to Spa bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Essen to Spa train arrive?

Essen to Spa train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Spa is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Essen to Spa.

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

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Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Spa.

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

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

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 Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 19m
€35–112
Drive 151.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Spacar 151.9 km
1h 41m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Eupen, Bushofbus 14
4h 37m
Train via Verviers-Palais
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
4h 44m
€32–47

Essen to Spa by train

107Weekly Trains

4h 19mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.5 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 58m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to SPA Place Royale via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Eupen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B in around 4h 37m.

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