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

By bus and train

To get from Essen to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the A bus from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine station to Arlon Gare Urbain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AA
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Arlon Hydrion 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlon Gare Urbain
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arlon
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    161 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via C, IC and IC

To get from Essen to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the C bus from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine station to Arlon Gare Urbain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.

299min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CC
    Wait for bus
    C
    Arlon Clinique
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlon Gare Urbain
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arlon
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    161 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Essen

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 271.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Essen 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 Kloosterstraat.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Kloosterstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Heemhuis
  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via C, IC and IC

To get from Essen to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the C bus from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine station to Arlon Gare Urbain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.

299min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CC
    Wait for bus
    C
    Arlon Clinique
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlon Gare Urbain
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arlon
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    161 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Essen?

    The alternative route takes 299 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essen and Essen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essen to Essen in Belgium?

    The A bus line goes from Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine station near Essen to Arlon Hydrion 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Essen station near Essen in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Essen in Belgium by bus and train is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the A bus from the Arlon Av De Longwy - Clairefontaine stop near Essen in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Essen station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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