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4.6Travel Information to Brussels from Essen
 Distance | 122 miles (197 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $37 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 3 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $37 (€33) • 2 h 46 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 122 miles (197 km) between Essen and Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Brussels.
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How to get from Essen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Brussels
There are 2 options to travel to Brussels from Essen including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brussels is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Brussels:
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Essen to Brussels costing on average $37 (€33).
The fastest way to get to Brussels from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 46 min.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 30 min.
The distance from Essen to Brussels is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Brussels is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Brussels from Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Brussels:
- Buses from Essen to Brussels most often leave from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Brussels:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Brussels by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Brussels for $16 (€14) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or National Express can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from Essen to Brussels for $37 (€33).
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Brussels with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Eurostar with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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