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The average train between Bruges and Essen Hbf takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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.

5h 31m
Duration
395 km
Distance
€118
Average price
5 times a day
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 9m
€63–213

Bruges to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bruges and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, 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 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 395 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 9m.

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