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

The cheapest way to get from Lommel to Essen is to bus via Maastricht which costs €14 - €25 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lommel to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Lommel and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lommel to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lommel, Kerk and arriving at Essen central train station via Eersel, Busstation Eersel and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Lommel to Essen?

The distance between Lommel and Essen is 172 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lommel to Essen without a car is to line 272 bus and train which takes 4h 4m and costs €25 - €65.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lommel to Essen bus from?

Lommel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Lommel to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lommel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lommel to Essen is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Lommel to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 754+ hotels available in Essen.

Lommel to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lommel to Essen by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 272 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lommel, Kerk to Eersel, Busstation Eerselbus 272
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 4m
€26–61
Bus via Maastricht
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lommel Kerk to Hasselt Station perron 10bus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 180
5h 50m
€14–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
4h 27m
€17–26
Drive 133.9 km
1. Drive from Lommel to Essencar 133.9 km
1h 41m
€21–30

Lommel to Essen by bus and train

64Weekly Services

4h 4mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.7 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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