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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Spa is to bus and line 60 bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.

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 station to Spa. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at SPA Place Royale via LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C and VERVIERS Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

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 Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Essen to Spa?

The distance between Essen and Spa is 198 km. The road distance is 152 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 3h 34m and costs €19 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 3h 34m and costs €19 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Spa bus arrive?

Essen to Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins 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 1650+ hotels available in Spa.

Essen to Spa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3h 34m
€19–108
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guillemins180 / ...
2. Take the bus from LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C to VERVIERS Gare Centrale60
6h 18m
€14–35
Drive 152 km
1. Drive from Essen to Spa152 km
1h 41m
€24–34
Train via Essen West S
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, HbfRb33
3h 44m
€28–44

Essen to Spa by train

214Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.5 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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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