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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leuven to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł148 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 zł148, while a flight costs an average of zł2434.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł337 Average price | zł2434 Average price | zł148 Average price Cheapest | zł157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Leuven to Essen:
A bus is zł189 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Essen costing on average zł337.
A bus is zł2286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Essen costing on average zł2434.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around zł337 compared to roughly zł157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-179.54. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Essen
How to get from Leuven to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:02 AM4h58Leuven1:00 PMEssenzł1251One-way1 transfer
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- 8:02 AM4h58Leuven1:00 PMEssenzł1251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:02 AM4h58Leuven1:00 PMEssenzł1251One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9:32 AM5h23Leuven2:55 PMEssenzł1251One-way1 transfer
- 8:02 PM5h23Leuven1:25 AMEssenzł1251One-way1 transfer
- 1:02 PM5h28Leuven6:30 PMEssenzł1251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Essen:
A bus is zł189 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Essen costing on average zł337.
A bus is zł2286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Essen costing on average zł2434.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Essen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Essen by train.
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