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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charleroi to Essen

Composite routes from Charleroi to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 27 min
Car
250 km.
from $13
Other
3 h 57 min
214 km.
from $97.57
4 h 7 min
213 km.
from $114
6 h 38 min
214 km.
from $52.17
4 h 32 min
214 km.
from $123.24

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Flibco
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 20m
Twice daily
$15.16–$22.74
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flibco
Website
2h
Every 3 hours
$16.42–$24.00
+352 26 58 57 1
+352 26 58 57 1
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 8
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Arriva NL
Website
Eurostar
Website
1h 2m
5 times a day
$45.48–$101.07
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 1m
Every 2 hours
$37.90–$42.95
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 4m
Hourly
$12.63–$18.95
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
1h 17m
Hourly
$12.00–$17.69
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
National Express
Website
1h 18m
Every 20 minutes
$17.69–$26.53
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
1h 40m
4 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$6.95–$10.74
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arriva NL
Website
1h 34m
Twice daily
$10.11–$15.16
0800-0232 545
0800-0232 545
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Essen is to bus which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Essen station. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Essen central train station via Charleroi Airport and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Essen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Essen?

The distance between Charleroi and Essen is 296 km. The road distance is 257.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleroi to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 57m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Charleroi to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Essen bus from?

Charleroi to Essen bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Essen train from?

Charleroi to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi to Essen?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 57m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Charleroi to Essen bus arrive?

Charleroi to Essen bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.

Where does the Charleroi to Essen train arrive?

Charleroi to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Essen is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Charleroi to Essen.

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

Book your Charleroi to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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