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

The cheapest way to get from Lier to Essen is to bus via Antwerp - Berchem which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lier to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lier and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lier to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lier Markt and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Antwerp - Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Lier and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lierre and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Lier to Essen?

The distance between Lier and Essen is 337 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lier to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €55 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Lier to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lier to Essen bus from?

Lier to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Berchem station.

Where do I catch the Lier to Essen train from?

Lier to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Lier to Essen?

The best way to get from Lier to Essen is to train which takes 4h and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp - Berchem, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Lier to Essen bus arrive?

Lier to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Lier to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lier to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lier to Essen is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Lier to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lier to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h
€56–263
Bus via Antwerp - Berchem
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 6m
€19–38
Drive 189.6 km
1. Drive from Lier to Essencar 189.6 km
2h 5m
€29–42
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Lierre to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
5h 21m
€39–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lier Markt to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6bus 20a
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus 380
7h 17m
€22–38

Lier to Essen by train

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Distance: 337 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Lierre to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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