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Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Brussels:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Brussels costing on average €67.
A bus is €193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Brussels costing on average €214.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 6h 40m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Brussels
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.
504299:55 AM5h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)3:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 504299:55 AM5h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)3:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1977+
LH56261:05 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport4:15 PMBrussels Airport€6921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- S6 · 26832 · ICE 3187:48 PM3h47Essen Hbf11:35 PMBrussels-Midi€551One-way2 transfers
- S6 · 28505 · ICE 186:08 AM3h27Essen Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midi€581One-way2 transfers
- S6 · 26430 · 18966 · IC 5446:28 PM4h35Essen Hbf11:03 PMBrussels-Midi€741One-way3 transfers
- 504499:00 PM5h25Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)2:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 PM5h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€351One-way0 transfers
KL1796 · KL17036:25 AM3h15Dusseldorf Airport9:40 AMBrussels Airport€2631One-way1 transfer- KL1802 · KL17072:30 PM7h45Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport€2631One-way1 transfer
LH79+LH55886:10 AM3h20Dusseldorf Airport9:30 AMBrussels Airport€3221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Brussels:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Brussels costing on average €53.
A bus is €497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Brussels costing on average €524.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Regional-Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Brussels by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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