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Booischot (Station) to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Booischot (Station) and Essen takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Booischot (Station) 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.

7h 37m
Duration
293 km
Distance
€83
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Booischot (Station) to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Booischot (Station) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Booischot (Station) is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 44m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH4h 15m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 54m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 54m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 40m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 293.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Booischot (Station), Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Booischot to Essen Hbf via Louvain, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 40m.

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