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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Essen takes 4h 26m 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 26m
Duration
255 km
Distance
€43
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 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 18, 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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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Essen to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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 31m.

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