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How to get from Essen to Alken by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Essen to Alken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 21 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 12 station to Alken Kruispunt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.
159min
S32
IC
21
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEssen - 2S32Wait for trainS32Puurs
- 3
Ride to train stationAnvers-Central39 min - 4ICWait for trainICHasselt
- 5Ride to train stationHasselt75 min
- 6Walk to bus stationHasselt Station Perron 12ID 40311180 m • 2 min
- 721Wait for bus21Landen Station Perron 3
- 8Ride to bus stationAlken KruispuntID 40008214 min
- 9Walk toAlken390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By train
To get from Essen to Alken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.
175min
S32
IC
IC
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssen
- 2S32Wait for trainS32Puurs
- 3Ride to train stationAnvers-Central39 min
- 4ICWait for trainICHasselt
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain43 min
- 6ICWait for trainICGenk
- 7Ride to train stationAlken41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Essen to Alken
The distance between Essen, Belgium and Alken, Belgium is approximately 114.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Alken 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 Alken, Belgium
Alken is located at Alken, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Alken Station.
Train stations close to Alken:
- Alken
Bus stations close to Alken:
- Alken Station
- Alken Kruispunt
- Alken Steenweg
Related Routes
- Aalst to Alken
- Aalter to Alken
- Aarschot to Alken
- Aartselaar to Alken
- Affligem to Alken
- Aiseau-Presles to Alken
- Alveringem to Alken
- Amay to Alken
- Andenne to Alken
- Anderlues to Alken
- Anhée to Alken
- Ans to Alken
- Anthisnes to Alken
- Antoing to Alken
- Antwerpen to Alken
- Anzegem to Alken
- Ardooie to Alken
- Arlon to Alken
- As to Alken
- Asse to Alken
By train
To get from Essen to Alken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.
175min
S32
IC
IC
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssen
- 2S32Wait for trainS32Puurs
- 3Ride to train stationAnvers-Central39 min
- 4ICWait for trainICHasselt
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain43 min
- 6ICWait for trainICGenk
- 7Ride to train stationAlken41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Alken?
The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line 21.
What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Alken?
The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Alken in Belgium?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.
Which train line goes from Essen to Alken in Belgium?
The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Alken station near Alken in Belgium
How long does it take to travel from Essen to Alken in Belgium by train and bus?
The total travel time between Essen and Alken in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.
Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Alken in Belgium?
Get on the S32 train from the Puurs station near Essen in Belgium.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Alken in Belgium?
Get off the train at the Alken stop, which is closest to Alken in Belgium.
