The average train between Belgium and Essen Hbf takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Belgium to Essen Hbf. 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 twice daily between Belgium and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Belgium is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Midi and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Belgium station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Belgium to Essen Hbf train services, operated by STIB, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Belgium to Essen Hbf train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Belgium and Essen Hbf is 187.2 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Essen Hbf via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 37m.