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Compare bus and train for Liège to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liège to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Liège to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Essen:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Essen costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Essen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Essen by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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