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

The cheapest way to get from Kelmis to Essen is to bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelmis to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Kelmis and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelmis to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kelmis, B.B.L. and arriving at Essen central train station via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Kelmis and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kelmis to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hergenrath and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Kelmis to Essen?

The distance between Kelmis and Essen is 159 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kelmis to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €14 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kelmis to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelmis to Essen bus from?

Kelmis to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Kelmis to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kelmis to Essen?

The best way to get from Kelmis to Essen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €14 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Kelmis to Essen bus arrive?

Kelmis to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kelmis to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kelmis to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelmis to Essen is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kelmis to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kelmis 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 Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2h 20m
€14–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
4h 44m
€15–26
Drive 121.7 km
1. Drive from Kelmis to Essen121.7 km
1h 20m
€19–28
Train via Kelmis, B.B.L.
1. Take the train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Essen HbfRb33
3h 2m
€23–33

Kelmis to Essen by train

335Weekly Trains

2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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