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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Tourcoing is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Tourcoing is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Tourcoing?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Tourcoing. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Inst Cx Blanche via Brussels-North train station and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Tourcoing?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Tourcoing. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Tourcoing via Bruxelles-Midi and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Essen to Tourcoing?

The distance between Essen and Tourcoing is 407 km. The road distance is 307.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Tourcoing without a car is to train via Courtrai which takes 4h 51m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Essen to Tourcoing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Tourcoing bus from?

Essen to Tourcoing bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Tourcoing train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Tourcoing?

The best way to get from Essen to Tourcoing is to train via Courtrai which takes 4h 51m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Essen to Tourcoing bus arrive?

Essen to Tourcoing bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Tourcoing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Tourcoing?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Tourcoing is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Essen to Tourcoing.

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

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Where can I stay near Tourcoing?

There are 1956+ hotels available in Tourcoing.

Essen to Tourcoing - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Tourcoing by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Courtrai
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 51m
€114–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
6h 37m
€25–43
Drive 307.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Tourcoingcar 307.7 km
3h 10m
€49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 56m
€112–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
7h 45m
€42–78

Essen to Tourcoing by train

14Weekly Trains

4h 51mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Tourcoing, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Tourcoing via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Courtrai in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Inst Cx Blanche via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille Europe in around 6h 37m.

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