The train between Bruges and Essen takes 4h 4m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run once a week between Bruges and Essen. The service departs Bruges at 4:11 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Essen at 20:15:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Bruges to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bruges and Essen is 264.6 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 1m.