The average train between Brussels and Essen Hbf takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Brussels 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 once daily between Brussels and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 22m • 1 change
3h 53m • 1 change
3h 53m • 1 change
3h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Brussels to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), FlixTrain GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Essen Hbf is 197.5 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 49m.
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