The average train between Essen and Zottegem takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Zottegem. 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 Zottegem. 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 Zottegem at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zottegem. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zottegem station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Essen to Zottegem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zottegem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zottegem station.
Book your Essen to Zottegem train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Zottegem is 232.6 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zottegem via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 52m.