The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Brecht. 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 hourly between Essen and Brecht. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Brecht at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brecht. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Brecht station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Essen to Brecht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.
Essen to Brecht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Noorderkempen station.
Book your Essen to Brecht train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Brecht is 17.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Essen to Noorderkempen via Anvers-Central in around 1h 12m.