Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sint-Gillis to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sint-Gillis to Essen will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 6 trains that leave Sint-Gillis for Essen on Thu, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€65 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:43 |
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