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Belgium to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Belgium and Essen takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Belgium to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
301 km
Distance
€77
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 22m
€57–237

Belgium to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Belgium and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belgium is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Nord and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 300.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Essen Hbf via Gare Du Nord, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 3h 22m.

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