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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Westerlo is to bus via Heist-op-den-Berg which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Westerlo is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Westerlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Westerlo. However, there are services departing from Essen - Bus Station and arriving at Westerlo de Merodedreef via Heist-op-den-Berg Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Westerlo?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Westerlo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aarschot via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Essen to Westerlo?

The distance between Essen and Westerlo is 301 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Westerlo without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Essen to Westerlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Westerlo bus from?

Essen to Westerlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Westerlo train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Westerlo?

The best way to get from Essen to Westerlo is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Heist-op-den-Berg, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Westerlo bus arrive?

Essen to Westerlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Berchem station.

Where does the Essen to Westerlo train arrive?

Essen to Westerlo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Essen to Westerlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Westerlo is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Essen to Westerlo.

Where can I stay near Westerlo?

There are 351+ hotels available in Westerlo.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 2m
€90–151
Bus via Heist-op-den-Berg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m
€21–35
Drive 168.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Westerlocar 168.2 km
2h 8m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 380
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Herentals Station afstaphaltebus X42 / ...
7h 37m
€26–35

Essen to Westerlo by train and bus

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Westerlo de Merodedreef via Liège-Guillemins, Louvain, Aarschot, and Aarschot Station perron 4 in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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