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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bruxelles-Capitale to Essen

Composite routes from Bruxelles-Capitale to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 20 min
Car
238 km.
from $13

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:
$20.65–$29.35

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$369.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$369.57

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$391.30

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:
$22.83–$59.78

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:
$33.70–$76.09
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$152.17

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:
$46.74–$52.17
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$33.70

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:
$16.30–$23.91

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:
$6.52–$9.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen is to bus which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) 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 Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) 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 Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

The distance between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and Essen is 299 km. The road distance is 235.7 km.

How do I travel from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 43m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen bus from?

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

The best way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 43m 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 42m.

Where does the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen bus arrive?

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen train arrive?

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

Book your Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Essen?

Book your Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) 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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