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Essen to Knokke-Heist trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Knokke-Heist takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Knokke-Heist. 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 31m
Duration
408 km
Distance
€164
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Knokke-Heist train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Knokke-Heist. 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 Knokke-Heist at 4:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 31m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 408.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Knokke-Heist, Belgium?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Duinbergen via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 43m.

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