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Compare train and bus for Sint-Gillis to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč693. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč693, and a train costs an average of Kč674.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč667. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč667, and a train costs an average of Kč770.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč1119 Average price | Kč693 Average price Cheapest | Kč992 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Kč2216 Average price | Kč834 Average price Cheapest | Kč992 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Sint-Gillis to Essen:
A bus is Kč426 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Essen costing on average Kč1119.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Essen:
A bus is Kč1382 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Essen costing on average Kč2216.
A bus is Kč13549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sint-Gillis to Essen costing on average Kč14382.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Sint-Gillis to Essen
How to get from Sint-Gillis to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 PM5h35Sint-Gillis6:45 PMEssenKč3721One-way0 transfers
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- 1:10 PM5h35Sint-Gillis6:45 PMEssenKč3721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:10 PM5h35Sint-Gillis6:45 PMEssenKč3721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Essen:
A bus is Kč426 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Essen costing on average Kč1119.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sint-Gillis and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Essen by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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