How to Travel from

Brussels-South Station to Essen

by Train, Bus, Rideshare, Route or Car

Belgium Germany Brussels-South Station Essen

How to Get from Brussels-South Station to Essen

Car

2 h 18 min

from $13

Rideshare

2 h 18 min

from $9.05

Cheapest

Other

2 h 18 min

Rideshare

238 km.

from $9.05

3 h 59 min

Train, Plane

198 km.

from $357.70

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Essen

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.58–$45.48

Bus from Brussels South to Essen

Ave. Duration:

5h 35m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$31.58–$45.48

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$214.77–$947.52

Train operators

NS

Phone:

+31 30 751 5155

Website:

ns.nl/

Train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.53–$69.48

Eurostar

Phone:

+44 343 218 6186

Website:

eurostar.com/rw-en

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$69.48–$151.60

Train from Köln Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$39.16–$88.43

Train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol

Ave. Duration:

1h 41m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.17–$138.97

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$54.32–$61.90

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln

Ave. Duration:

2h 44m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixtrain.de/

Train from Köln Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$7.58–$11.37

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen is to bus via Brussels South which costs $27.17 - $39.13 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.

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

The distance between Brussels-South Station and Essen is 303 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 57m and costs $53.26 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen, including transfers.

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

Brussels-South Station to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

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

Brussels-South Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 57m and costs $53.26 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $39.13 and takes 5h 25m.

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

Brussels-South Station to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

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

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

Can I drive from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-South Station to Essen is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Brussels-South Station to Essen.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Fine

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Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Four ways to Travel from Brussels-South Station to Essen

Composite routes from Brussels-South Station to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Airlines

KLM

Train operators

NS

Eurostar

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

National Express

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Flixtrain

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

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

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

Can I drive from Brussels-South Station to Essen?

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?