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

From Kuurne to Essen by bus and train

To get from Kuurne to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 22 bus from Kuurne Water Tower Street station to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 63 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Kuurne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Kuurne Water Tower Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kuurne Water Tower Street
    ID 510328
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 63
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 63
    ID 510151
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kuurne to Essen by bus and train via 21, IC and IC

To get from Kuurne to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Kuurne Hospital Street station to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 65 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Kuurne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

187min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Kuurne Hospital Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kuurne Hospital Street
    ID 553202
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 65
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 65
    ID 510150
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kuurne to Essen

The distance between Kuurne, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 139.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kuurne to Essen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Kuurne to Essen

To check the bus and train schedule from Kuurne to Essen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kuurne) and destination (Essen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kuurne to Essen by bus and train via 21, IC and IC

To get from Kuurne to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Kuurne Hospital Street station to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 65 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Kuurne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

187min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Kuurne Hospital Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kuurne Hospital Street
    ID 553202
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 65
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 65
    ID 510150
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 22, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

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

    The 22 bus line goes from Kuurne Water Tower Street station near Kuurne to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 63 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 63 station near Essen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Kuurne and Essen in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 22 bus from the Kuurne Water Tower Street stop near Kuurne in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kortrijk Bus Terminal 6 Platform 63 station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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