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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Hasselt by bus, train (Eurostar), car, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Dusartpleinbus bus 20a
    3h 47m
    €16–22

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain train S41 / ...
    4h 24m
    €34–139

  3. Drive  153 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Hasseltcar car 153 km
    1h 47m
    €28–40

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphaltebus bus 20a
    4h 29m
    €36–113

  5. Train, line 350 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Stationbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Molenpoort afstaphaltebus bus 20a
    4h 35m
    €29–32

Essen to Hasselt by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hasselt, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Hasselt Dusartplein via Maastricht and Maastricht Station perron D in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hasselt via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 24m.

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