Hasselt to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hasselt and Essen takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hasselt to Essen. 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 17m
Duration: 254 km
Distance: €74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

3h 45m

€36–145

Hasselt to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hasselt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hasselt is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:20 PM → 11:50 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
11h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:20 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:38 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:38 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:38 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:38 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:38 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hasselt to Essen? 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.