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The average train between Essen and Essen takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 30m
Duration
255 km
Distance
€46
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Essen to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.

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  • Distance: 254.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Essen to Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 39m.

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