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Essen Hbf to Ostend trains

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The average train between Essen Hbf and Ostend takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Ostend. 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 36m
Duration
410 km
Distance
€163
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Ostend train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen Hbf and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Ostend at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 34m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 34m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 42m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 34m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 410.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 18m.

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