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Trip Overview

The average train between Booischot (Station) and Essen takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 22m
Duration
293 km
Distance
€86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Booischot (Station) to Essen train times

Trains run hourly 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 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 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)9h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 5m • 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 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 5m • 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 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 52m • 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 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Booischot (Station) to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 293.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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 23m.

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