How to travel from Zaventem to Essen

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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Essen

Omio recommends booking the train 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 $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $648.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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$110

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$648

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$33

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$45

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3h 41m

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3h 11m

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4h 52m

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2h 52m

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6h 25m

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5h 55m

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2h 39m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Essen is a bus with an average price of $33.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Essen:

A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $110.

A bus is $615 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $648.

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Essen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Essen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaventem and Essen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Zaventem to Essen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $648 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-603.42. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 39m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Zaventem to Essen

How to get from Zaventem to Essen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Zaventem to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    6:59 PM3h16
    Zaventem
    10:15 PMEssen
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    6:59 PM3h16
    Zaventem
    10:15 PMEssen
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    6:59 PM3h16
    Zaventem
    10:15 PMEssen
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    4:48 PM3h27
    Zaventem
    8:15 PMEssen
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    4:48 PM3h27
    Zaventem
    8:15 PMEssen
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    6:48 PM3h27
    Zaventem
    10:15 PMEssen
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Essen

Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaventem to Essen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaventem and Essen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Essen is a bus with an average price of $33.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Essen:

A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $110.

A bus is $615 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Essen costing on average $648.

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Essen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Essen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Zaventem to Essen is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Essen is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaventem to Essen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaventem to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, 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.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem to Essen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Essen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Essen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Essen's key attractions, such as the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Museum Folkwang, and Grugapark, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient.

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