How to get from Essen to Lede by train?

From Essen to Lede by train

To get from Essen to Lede in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Lede station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - S32
S32
Train - EC
EC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lede
    Ride to train station
    Lede
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Lede by train via S32, IC and IC

To get from Essen to Lede in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Lede station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    56 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lede
    Ride to train station
    Lede
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Lede

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Lede, Belgium is approximately 115.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Lede 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 Essen

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

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Lede, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Lede:

  • Lede
  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Wichelen

Bus stations close to Lede:

  • Lede Dorp
  • Lede Rammelstraat
  • Lede Dwarsstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Lede by train via S32, IC and IC

To get from Essen to Lede in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Lede station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    56 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lede
    Ride to train station
    Lede
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line EC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

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

    The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Anvers-Central station near Lede in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Lede in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the S32 train from the Puurs station near Essen in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central station, which is closest to Lede in Belgium.

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