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The average train between Heusden-Zolder and Essen takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Heusden-Zolder 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.

7h 9m
Duration
271 km
Distance
€77
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Heusden-Zolder to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Heusden-Zolder and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heusden-Zolder is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hasselt and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH12h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 271.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Heusden-Zolder, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Heusden to Essen Hbf via Hasselt, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 45m.

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