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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Liège to Essen. The train trip from Liège to Essen is usually about 9 hours and 28 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 54 minutes.
Distance | 84 mi (136 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 54m |
Lowest price | $69.79 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Liège to Essen?
2 train services operate from Liège to Essen. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 8h 54m | $69.79 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 10h 1m | $69.79 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Liège to Essen start from $70, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Liège leaves from Sclessin . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Liège to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 54 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Liège and Essen is approximately 84 miles, or 136 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 54 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Liège to Essen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Liège at 10:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Liège twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Liège.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Liège?
Main departure station: Angleur
There are two stations in Liège where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Liège:
Angleur
Sclessin
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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