How to Travel from
Leuven to Essen
by Plane, Route or Car
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Leuven, Belgium → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leuven to Essen
Composite routes from Leuven to Essen
Cheapest
2 h 6 min
Car
204 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 17 min
172 km.
from $97.61
4 h 25 min
172 km.
from $44.98
3 h 22 min
171 km.
from $112.11
3 h 47 min
172 km.
from $121.37
Route Navigator Leuven - Essen
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Continue onto Mathieu de Layensplein
Mathieu de Layensplein, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto Mathieu de Layensplein
Mathieu de Layensplein, 1 km 658 м
1 km 658 м
Keep right onto Petermannenstraat
Petermannenstraat, 1 km 285 м
1 km 285 м
Keep right
66 km 769 м
66 km 769 м
Keep right
236 м
236 м
Keep left
12 km 874 м
12 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 1 km 181 м
1 km 181 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 2 km 785 м
2 km 785 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rijksweg
Rijksweg, 5 km 176 м
5 km 176 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rijksweg
Rijksweg, 2 km 406 м
2 km 406 м
Keep right onto Ringlaan
Ringlaan, 2 km 154 м
2 km 154 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Koning Boudewijnlaan
Koning Boudewijnlaan, 1 km 510 м
1 km 510 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pater Sangersbrug
Pater Sangersbrug, 495 м
495 м
Continue onto Maaseikerweg
Maaseikerweg, 1 km 292 м
1 km 292 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Maasheuvel
Maasheuvel, 4 km 920 м
4 km 920 м
Turn right onto Aasterbergerweg
Aasterbergerweg, 1 km 749 м
1 km 749 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aasterbergerweg
Aasterbergerweg, 154 м
154 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A2
3 km 844 м
3 km 844 м
Keep right onto A73 and take A73 toward Nijmegen, Venlo, Roermond
Nijmegen, Venlo, Roermond, A73, 15 km 622 м
15 km 622 м
Keep right onto A73 and take N280 toward Roermond, Roermond 1000-5000, Swalmen, Düsseldorf, Weert
Roermond, Roermond 1000-5000, Swalmen, Düsseldorf, Weert, N280, 1 km 551 м
1 km 551 м
Turn right onto N280
34 km 996 м
34 km 996 м
Keep right and drive toward Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld, Neersen, Mönchengladbach-Ost
Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld, Neersen, Mönchengladbach-Ost, 340 м
340 м
Keep left
177 м
177 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld
Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld, A 44, 27 km 980 м
27 km 980 м
Keep right and take A 52 toward Essen, Oberhausen
Essen, Oberhausen, A 52, 1 km 275 м
1 km 275 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen, Oberhausen
Essen, Oberhausen, A 52, 19 km 193 м
19 km 193 м
Keep right and take B 224 toward Essen-Rüttenscheid
Essen-Rüttenscheid, B 224, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
Keep left
155 м
155 м
Continue onto Norbertstraße
Norbertstraße, 2 km 204 м
2 km 204 м
Turn slight right onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and drive toward Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus
Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto Rüttenscheider Straße
Rüttenscheider Straße, 1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Essen is to bus which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 4h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Essen?
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Is there a direct train between Leuven and Essen?
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
How far is it from Leuven to Essen?
The distance between Leuven and Essen is 271 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.
How do I travel from Leuven to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Leuven to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 17m and costs $48.91 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Leuven to Essen?
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Leuven to Essen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Leuven to Essen bus from?
Leuven to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.
Where do I catch the Leuven to Essen train from?
Leuven to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Train or bus from Leuven to Essen?
The best way to get from Leuven to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 17m and costs $48.91 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 4h 25m.
Where does the Leuven to Essen bus arrive?
Leuven to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Where does the Leuven to Essen train arrive?
Leuven to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Can I drive from Leuven to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Essen is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Leuven to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Essen?
Book your Leuven to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Leuven to Essen?
Book your Leuven to Essen bus 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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