The average train between Essen and Belgium takes 3h 7m 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 7m. 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 station and arriving at Belgium station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Essen to Belgium train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Belgium train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
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The distance between Essen and Belgium is 187.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m.