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Bruges to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bruges and Essen takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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.

5h 3m
Duration
395 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
4h 27m
€71–305

Bruges to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bruges and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 395 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bruges to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 27m.

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