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Brussels to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Essen Hbf takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times 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.

3h 42m
Duration
299 km
Distance
€77
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
2h 41m
€55–231

Brussels to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 298.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 41m.

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