Essen to Leuven train
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Fastest train times from Essen to Leuven
Fastest Journey
2 h 48 m
Average
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
173 km
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Overview: Train from Essen to Leuven
 | Distance | 107 miles (173 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 21 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $32 (€30) |
 | Train frequency | 19 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, Thalys or National Express |
Trains from Essen to Leuven cover the 107 miles (173 km) long route taking on average 3 h 21 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Thalys or National Express. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $32 (€30), but the average price of train tickets is $32 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in Leuven.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express from Essen to Leuven trains
For as little as $32 (€30) you can travel by train to Leuven from Essen with Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Leuven from Essen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Essen to Leuven train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 3 h 46 min
- Average Price: $32
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train from Essen to Leuven with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Looking to travel by train to Leuven from Essen? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with Thalys. Check Omio to see current Thalys train schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Essen to Leuven train and book Thalys tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train to Leuven from Essen, you can expect to travel 107 miles (173 km) one-way with Thalys. If you search for trains between Essen and Leuven in the Omio app, you can check if the Thalys ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Thalys, we do the work for you to get you safely to Leuven from Essen. Book that perfect Essen to Leuven train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Thalys!
Essen to Leuven train information with Thalys:
- Average Duration: 3 h 12 min
- Thalys frequency: 1 a day
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance train company operating over 550 trains per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates train services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express trains have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most trains come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your train between Essen and Leuven, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express from Essen to Leuven train information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 19 min
- National Express frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to Leuven
Travel between Essen, Germany and Leuven, Belgium by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Belgium from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Essen?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Leuven, Belgium?
When traveling in Belgium, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 7/28/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Leuven from Essen before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Leuven to Essen is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Belgium?
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Leuven?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 8/8/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Essen from Leuven here.
When taking the train between Essen and Leuven, you can choose to depart from train stations like Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. Your trip can end in train stations such as Leuven and ZONE LEUVEN.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Leuven.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Leuven, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city center.
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