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How to Travel from

Brussels-North Station to Essen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
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

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 Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.32–$113.70
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
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.22–$49.27
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.22–$50.53

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.42–$25.27

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
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.58–$45.48

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen is to bus which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-North Station and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-North Station and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels-North Station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

The distance between Brussels-North Station and Essen is 299 km. The road distance is 233 km.

How do I travel from Brussels-North Station to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels-North Station to Essen bus from?

Brussels-North Station to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels-North Station to Essen train from?

Brussels-North Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

The best way to get from Brussels-North Station to Essen is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $81.52 - $391.30 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Brussels-North Station to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels-North Station to Essen train arrive?

Brussels-North Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-North Station to Essen is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Brussels-North Station to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

Book your Brussels-North Station to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels-North Station to Essen?

Book your Brussels-North Station to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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