How to get from Geraardsbergen to Essen by train?

From Geraardsbergen to Essen by train

To get from Geraardsbergen to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S6 train from Grammont station to Denderleeuw 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 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - S6
S6
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Grammont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geraardsbergen
  • 2
    Train - S6S6
    Wait for train
    S6
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Denderleeuw
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    28 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Geraardsbergen to Essen by train via L, IC and IC

To get from Geraardsbergen to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Grammont station to Ath 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 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Grammont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geraardsbergen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mons
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ath
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    52 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 7
    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 Geraardsbergen to Essen
The distance between Geraardsbergen, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 119.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geraardsbergen to Essen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Geraardsbergen

Geraardsbergen is located at Geraardsbergen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Geraardsbergen Station Perron 3.

Train stations close to Geraardsbergen:

  • Viane-Moerbeke
  • Schendelbeke

Bus stations close to Geraardsbergen:

  • Geraardsbergen Station Perron 3
  • Geraardsbergen Station Perron 8
  • Geraardsbergen Gasthuisstraat
Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert
  • Essen

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk
  • Essen Station
Related Routes

Alternative route from Geraardsbergen to Essen by train via L, IC and IC

To get from Geraardsbergen to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Grammont station to Ath 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 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Grammont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geraardsbergen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mons
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ath
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    52 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 7
    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 Geraardsbergen to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line S6, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The S6 train line goes from Zottegem station near Geraardsbergen to Denderleeuw station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Denderleeuw station near Essen in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Geraardsbergen and Essen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the S6 train from the Zottegem station near Geraardsbergen in Belgium.

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

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

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