The average train between Bruges and Essen Hbf takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 3 times a day between Bruges and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bruges is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Bruges to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bruges to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bruges and Essen Hbf 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 and Köln Hbf in around 4h 9m.
