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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 $30, while a flight costs an average of $632.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $632 Average price | $107 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zaventem to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Essen:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $107.
A bus is $603 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $632.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 2h 39m 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 Zaventem to Essen
How to get from Zaventem to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM 10h10 Zaventem 6:30 AM Essen $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 PM 10h10 Zaventem 6:30 AM Essen $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 PM 10h10 Zaventem 6:30 AM Essen $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Essen:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $107.
A bus is $603 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $632.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways to go to Essen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
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