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The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 6m
Duration
52 km
Distance
€11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Noorderkempentrain train S35 / ...
1h 11m
€7–15

Essen to Brecht train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)55 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)55 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 28m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 27m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 27m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)55 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)54 min • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)55 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 51.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Brecht, Belgium?

You can take a train from Essen to Noorderkempen via Anvers-Central in around 1h 11m.

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