The train between Brussels-South Station and Essen takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels-South Station 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 twice daily between Brussels-South Station and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brussels-South Station is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-South Station station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Brussels-South Station to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.
Brussels-South Station to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Brussels-South Station and Essen is 199.3 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.