Bruges to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bruges and Essen Hbf takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 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.

4h 56m
Duration: 395 km
Distance: €122
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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4h 25m

€57–230

Bruges to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bruges and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:11 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:11 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:11 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:11 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:11 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:11 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:11 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
5:11 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:58 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:58 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:11 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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