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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels to Essen

Composite routes from Brussels to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 25 min
Car
230 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 35m
Every 4 hours
$20.65–$29.35
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
5h 25m
4 times a day
$20.65–$29.35
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Airlines
Found: 3
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Swiss
Website
KLM
Website
46 min
Every day
$184.78–$815.22
Lufthansa
Website
3h 28m
Every day
$65.22–$369.57
Swiss
Website
3h 46m
Every day
$92.39–$391.30
Train operators
Found: 6
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
NS
Website
1h 40m
Hourly
$22.83–$59.78
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
Website
51 min
Twice daily
$33.70–$76.09
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 41m
Every 2 hours
$46.74–$52.17
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
1h 18m
Every 20 minutes
$16.30–$23.91
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 42m
4 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$6.52–$9.78
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Essen is to bus which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels 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 three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels 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 to Essen?

The distance between Brussels and Essen is 299 km. The road distance is 235 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 36m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Brussels to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Essen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 36m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $81.52 - $391.30 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Brussels to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Essen is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Brussels to Essen.

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

Book your Brussels to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Brussels 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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