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The average train between Essen and Boom takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Boom. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 34m
Duration
291 km
Distance
€52
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain train
  3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ec / ...
4h 58m
€32–93

Essen to Boom train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Boom. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Boom at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 47m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 290.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boom via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 4h 58m.

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