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

The cheapest way to get from Tongeren to Essen is to line 62 bus and bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tongeren to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Tongeren and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tongeren station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Tongeren Station Perron 1 and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Tongeren and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tongres and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Tongeren to Essen?

The distance between Tongeren and Essen is 228 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tongeren to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Tongeren to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tongeren to Essen bus from?

Tongeren to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Tongeren Station Perron 1.

Where do I catch the Tongeren to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Tongeren to Essen?

The best way to get from Tongeren to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can line 62 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Tongeren to Essen bus arrive?

Tongeren to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.

Where does the Tongeren to Essen train arrive?

Tongeren to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Tongeren to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tongeren to Essen is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Tongeren to Essen.

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

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Tongeren to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 62 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Tongres to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 2m
€33–127
Line 62 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tongeren Station Perron 1 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 62
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
4h 3m
€14–21
Drive 157.1 km
1. Drive from Tongeren to Essencar 157.1 km
1h 47m
€25–37
Train
1. Take the train from Tongres to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbftrain Thalys / ...
3h 43m
€75–127
Line 62 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tongeren Station Perron 1 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 62
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
4h
€24–99

Tongeren to Essen by train

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Distance: 227.7 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Tongres to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tongeren Station Perron 1 to Essen central train station via Maastricht Station perron D and Maastricht in around 4h 3m.

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