The average train between Essen and Spa takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Spa. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Spa. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Spa at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Spa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Spa station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Essen to Spa train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Spa train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pepinster station.
Book your Essen to Spa train tickets online with National Express, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Essen and Spa is 134.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Pepinster in around 4h 19m.