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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels Airport to Essen

Composite routes from Brussels Airport to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 12 min
Car
231 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 59 min
186 km.
from $93.07

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.00–$34.11

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.06–$41.69

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$429.54

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$429.54

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$454.81

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.16–$88.43
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.12–$176.87

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.32–$60.64
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.11–$39.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.95–$27.79

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen is to bus which costs $27.17 - $45.65 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Essen is 202 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.

How do I travel from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 59m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen train from?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $76.09 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 3h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $27.17 - $45.65 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen train arrive?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen?

Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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