Brussels to Essen Hbf Trains

Brussels to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Essen Hbf takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. 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 12m
Duration: 299 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 40m

€41–128

Brussels to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 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 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:34 PM → 11:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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