There are 5 ways to get from Waregem to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Waregem to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
4h 37m€56–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationN1360b
7h 47m€26–41Drive 280.8 km
- Drive from Waregem to Essen280.8 km
2h 54m€44–63Train
- Take the train from Waregem to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen HbfThalys
4h 44m€56–158Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Waregem to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
5h 2m€54–176
Waregem to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waregem to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Waregem to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waregem station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Waregem Station perron 1 and arriving at Essen central train station via Deinze Station perron 3 and Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Waregem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Waregem and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Waregem and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 280.8 km.
The best way to get from Waregem to Essen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Waregem to Essen, including transfers.
Waregem to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Waregem to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Waregem station.
The best way to get from Waregem to Essen is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Waregem, Belgium and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Waregem to Essen Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Waregem to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Waregem to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Waregem to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waregem to Essen is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Waregem to Essen.
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