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 €20 - €75 and takes 8h 18m.

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 5m 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 Tourcoing Centre and arriving at Essen central train station via Inst Cx Blanche, Lille and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

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 5m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 5m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €75 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Mouscron to Essen bus arrive?

Mouscron to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus 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 5m to drive from Mouscron to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Mouscron to 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), 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-MidiP / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
5h 5m
€63–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Essen central train stationN1387 / ...
8h 18m
€21–72
Drive 304.3 km
1. Drive from Mouscron to Essen304.3 km
3h 5m
€48–68
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mouscron to Bruxelles-MidiP / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
5h 30m
€64–176
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Lille to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
8h 20m
€25–83

Mouscron to Essen by train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.7 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Mouscron to Essen Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–65 and the journey takes 6h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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