The average train between Belgium and Essen takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Belgium and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Belgium is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Nord and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Essen. However, there are services departing from Belgium station and arriving at Essen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Belgium to Essen train services, operated by STIB, depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Belgium to Essen train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Belgium and Essen is 187.4 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Essen Hbf via Gare Du Nord, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 3h 29m.
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