The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Essen Hbf takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 twice daily between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Essen Hbf is 186.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Essen Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 3h 24m.
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