What is the cheapest way to get from Liège to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €12 - €29 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liège to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Liège to Essen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 1h 35m and costs €30 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liège, Guillemins Bf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Liège to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Liège and Essen Hbf is 201 km. The road distance is 163 km.

How do I travel from Liège to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Liège to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 1h 35m and costs €30 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Liège to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Liège to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Essen Hbf bus from?

Liège to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Essen Hbf train from?

Liège to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Liège to Essen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 1h 35m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €29 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Liège to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Liège and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Liège. It is currently 1:11 AM in Liège and 12:11 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Liège to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Liège to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Liège to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Essen Hbf is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Liège to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Liège to Essen Hbf?

Book your Liège to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liège to Essen Hbf?

Book your Liège to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2339+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Liège to Essen Hbf - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Liège to Essen Hbf 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
1h 35m
€33–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Essen central train station180 / ...
3h 5m
€12–29
Drive 163 km
1. Drive from Liège to Essen Hbf163 km
1h 37m
€25–37
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Essen HbfTha / ...
2h 2m
€40–100
Train #2
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2h 35m
€20–175
Train #3
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen WestSneltrein RE18
2. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen HbfRb33
4h 20m
€29–47

Liège to Essen Hbf by train

161Weekly Trains

1h 35mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liège to Essen Hbf.

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Distance: 200.5 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Liège, Belgium and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 3h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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