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

The cheapest way to get from Mouscron to Essen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mouscron to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Mouscron and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mouscron to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Mouscron and arriving at Essen central train station via Tanneurs, Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mouscron and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mouscron to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mouscron and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Mouscron to Essen?

The distance between Mouscron and Essen is 403 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mouscron to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Mouscron to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mouscron to Essen bus from?

Mouscron to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Mouscron to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Mouscron to Essen?

The best way to get from Mouscron to Essen is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Mouscron to Essen bus arrive?

Mouscron to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Mouscron to Essen train arrive?

Mouscron to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Mouscron to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mouscron to Essen is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Mouscron to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mouscron to Essen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mouscron to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 15m
€115–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
8h 5m
€25–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mouscron to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
6h 27m
€41–72
Drive 304.3 km
1. Drive from Mouscron to Essencar 304.3 km
3h 6m
€46–67
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mouscron to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 41m
€82–211

Mouscron to Essen by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Mouscron to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mouscron to Essen central train station via Lille Flandres, Tanneurs, Lille Europe, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 8h 5m.

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