How to get from Herent to Essen by train?

From Herent to Essen by train

To get from Herent to Essen in Belgium, take the S2 train from Herent station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to train stationTrain - S2
S2
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Herent
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herent
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Braine-Le-Comte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Herent to Essen by bus and train

To get from Herent to Essen in Belgium, take the 285 bus from Herent Station station to Mechelen Station Perron 14 station. Next, take the IC train from Malines station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 285285
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Herent Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herent Station
    ID 307819
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Mechelen Station Perron 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 14
    ID 305821
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herent to Essen
The distance between Herent, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 96.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herent 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 Herent

Herent is located at Herent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Herent Dorp.

Train stations close to Herent:

  • Herent
  • Veltem
  • Louvain

Bus stations close to Herent:

  • Herent Dorp
  • Herent Keiberg
  • Herent Myrna Mack
Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

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

From Herent to Essen by bus and train

To get from Herent to Essen in Belgium, take the 285 bus from Herent Station station to Mechelen Station Perron 14 station. Next, take the IC train from Malines station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 285285
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Herent Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herent Station
    ID 307819
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Mechelen Station Perron 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 14
    ID 305821
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malines
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 285, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

    The S2 train line goes from Herent station near Herent to Braine-Le-Comte station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Braine-Le-Comte station near Essen in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Herent and Essen in Belgium by train is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the S2 train from the Herent station near Herent in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Braine-Le-Comte station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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