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

The cheapest way to get from Hasselt to Essen is to bus which costs €13 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hasselt to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Hasselt and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hasselt to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hasselt Dusartplein and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hasselt and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hasselt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hasselt and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Hasselt to Essen?

The distance between Hasselt and Essen is 254 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hasselt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Hasselt to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hasselt to Essen bus from?

Hasselt to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Hasselt Dusartplein station.

Where do I catch the Hasselt to Essen train from?

Hasselt to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hasselt station.

Train or bus from Hasselt to Essen?

The best way to get from Hasselt to Essen is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Hasselt to Essen bus arrive?

Hasselt to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.

Where does the Hasselt to Essen train arrive?

Hasselt to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Hasselt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hasselt to Essen is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hasselt to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hasselt to Essen?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hasselt to Essen 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 Hasselt to Liège-GuilleminsS41 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
3h 50m
€53–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Dusartplein to Maastricht Station perron D20a
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station180 / ...
4h 25m
€13–38
Drive 154.8 km
1. Drive from Hasselt to Essen154.8 km
1h 47m
€24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Dusartplein to Maastricht Station perron D20a
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen HbfRb33
4h 17m
€26–66
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Dusartplein to Maastricht Station perron D20a
2. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen HbfRe
5h 1m
€35–56

Hasselt to Essen by train

104Weekly Trains

3h 50mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.8 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Hasselt to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hasselt Dusartplein to Essen central train station via Maastricht Station perron D and Maastricht in around 4h 25m.

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