How to get from Essen to Bree by bus and train?

From Essen to Bree by bus and train

To get from Essen to Bree in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 16 bus from Neerpelt Station Perron 1 station to Bree Kloosterpoort station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1616
Walk to Bree
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neerpelt
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
    ID 406931
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Maaseik Bospoort Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bree Kloosterpoort
    ID 410183
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bree
    Walk to
    Bree
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Bree

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Bree, Belgium is approximately 125.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Bree by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Essen

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Bree, Belgium

Bree is located at Bree, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bree Verloren Koststraat.

Bus stations close to Bree:

  • Bree Verloren Koststraat
  • Bree Gerdingerpoort
  • Bree Busstation Perron 1

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bree?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Bree in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Bree in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Nivelles station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Bree in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Bree in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Bree in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Bree in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Nivelles station near Essen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Bree in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Bree in Belgium.