The average train between Charleroi and Essen takes 4h 52m 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.
Trains run twice daily 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 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 40m • 2 changes
5h 8m • 2 changes
5h 8m • 2 changes
5h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Essen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Essen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Charleroi to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Charleroi to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Essen is 214.2 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 4h 2m.
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