The average train between Essen and Belgium takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Belgium. 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 twice daily between Essen and Belgium. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Belgium at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bruxelles Midi station via Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Essen to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
The distance between Essen and Belgium is 187.4 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €110–190 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
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