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Charleroi to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charleroi and Essen takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi 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.

5h 3m
Duration
296 km
Distance
€84
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 40m
€51–187

Charleroi to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Charleroi and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Charleroi to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 40m.

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