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Eurostar trains from Liège to Essen trains
Get a Eurostar (Thalys) train ticket from Liège to Essen in just 2 hours 02 minutes.
From €16
One way*
Flexible tickets
No exchange fees**
City centre
to city centre
From 01 March to 25 April 2025:
- no trains will stop at Düsseldorf Airport and Essen Hbf.
- fewer trains will stop at Düsseldorf Hbf, Duisburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf.
From 03 to 18 May 2025:
- no trains will stop at Cologne Hbf.
Find cheap tickets from Liège to Essen
Travelling from Liège to Essen with Eurostar is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 2 hours 02 minutes. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Use our lowest fare finder below to grab our cheapest train tickets from Liège to Essen.
Liège to Essen train timetable
Take a look at our timetable to see the first train and the last train from Liège to Essen.
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Your train journey from Liège to Essen with Eurostar
Departure from Liège-Guillemins station
Your train will depart from Liège-Guillemins, a modern architectural triumph. The station is located 15 minutes from the city centre and is well connected by local public transport.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse a few shops or grab a drink or food from a café.
Arriving at Essen Hbf
Your train will arrive at Essen hbf, which is right in the heart of the city. And to get where you're going, you'll have easy access to the S-Bhan and regional trains.
Looking for a hotel near Essen hbf? Find a place to stay.
Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and kick back in extra comfy seats.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
FAQs
For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your Liège to Essen Eurostar (Thalys) train.
Travelling from Liège to Essen takes 2 hours and 02 minutes.
Your allowance includes two items of luggage (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and one item of hand luggage. There’s no weight limit, but you should be able to carry all your bags and store them in our dedicated areas.
Tickets from Liège to Essen trains start from €16*.
Check out our timetable to see how often our trains travel from Liège to Essen.
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Terms and conditions
*Price for tickets in Eurostar Standard class for one way journey made on Eurostar to/from Paris Nord, Marne-La-Vallée Chessy, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Brussels Midi/Zuid, Antwerpen Centraal, Liège Guillemins. Subject to availability.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.