How to get from Essen to Sint-Truiden by train?

From Essen to Sint-Truiden by train

To get from Essen to Sint-Truiden 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 Louvain station to Saint-Trond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Sint-Truiden
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
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    43 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Trond
    32 min
  • 8
    Walk to Sint-Truiden
    Walk to
    Sint-Truiden
    1.95 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Sint-Truiden
The distance between Essen, Belgium and Sint-Truiden, Belgium is approximately 130.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Sint-Truiden 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 Sint-Truiden, Belgium

Sint-Truiden is located at Sint-Truiden, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Sint-Truiden Europaplein.

Train stations close to Sint-Truiden:

  • Saint-Trond

Bus stations close to Sint-Truiden:

  • Sint-Truiden Europaplein
  • Sint-Truiden Veiling
  • Sint-Truiden Tichelrijlaan
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Sint-Truiden?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Sint-Truiden in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Sint-Truiden 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 Sint-Truiden in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Sint-Truiden in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Essen and Sint-Truiden in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Sint-Truiden 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 Sint-Truiden in Belgium?

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

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