Charleroi to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Charleroi and Essen takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 39m
Duration: 295 km
Distance: €82
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

4h 5m

€44–156

Charleroi to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Charleroi and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:31 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charleroi to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.