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

From Ieper to Essen by bus and train

To get from Ieper to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 90 bus from Ieper Bibliotheek station to Ieper Station Perron 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Ieper Bibliotheek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ieper Bibliotheek
    ID 504195
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Ieper Station Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ieper Station Perron 4
    ID 504179
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    128 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ieper to Essen by bus and train via 92, IC and IC

To get from Ieper to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 92 bus from Ieper Bibliotheek station to Ieper Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9292
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Ieper Bibliotheek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ieper Bibliotheek
    ID 504195
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Poperinge Markt Vroonhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ieper Station Perron 2
    ID 502800
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    128 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ieper to Essen

The distance between Ieper, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 171.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ieper 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 Ieper

Ieper is located at Ieper, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Ieper Bibliotheek.

Train stations close to Ieper:

  • Ypres

Bus stations close to Ieper:

  • Ieper Bibliotheek
  • Ieper Hoekje
  • Ieper Plumerlaan

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:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Station
  • Essen Kloosterstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ieper to Essen by bus and train via 92, IC and IC

To get from Ieper to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 92 bus from Ieper Bibliotheek station to Ieper Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9292
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Ieper Bibliotheek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ieper Bibliotheek
    ID 504195
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Poperinge Markt Vroonhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ieper Station Perron 2
    ID 502800
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    128 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 92, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

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

    The 90 bus line goes from Ieper Bibliotheek station near Ieper to Ieper Station Perron 4 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ieper Station Perron 4 station near Essen in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Ieper and Essen in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 90 bus from the Ieper Bibliotheek stop near Ieper in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ieper Station Perron 4 station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.