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4.6Travel Information from Leuven to Essen
 Distance | 107 miles (173 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $45 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€13) • 6 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $45 (€40) • 2 h 40 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 107 miles (173 km) by train or bus to Essen from Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leuven to Essen.
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The best way to travel from Leuven to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 travel options between Leuven and Essen. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Essen from Leuven is a bus with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Essen:
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $45 (€40).
The fastest way from Leuven to Essen is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Essen that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 25 min.
The Leuven to Essen distance is around 107 miles (173 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Essen is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Leuven and 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 when traveling from Leuven to Essen:
The following travel companies offer services from Leuven to Essen:
- FlixBus can get you to Essen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Leuven to Essen for $14 (€13) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB can get you to Essen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Leuven to Essen for $45 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leuven to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Essen from Leuven.
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