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The average train between Kapellen and Essen takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Kapellen 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 52m
Duration
272 km
Distance
€49
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Kapellen to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kapellen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kapellen is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 23m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 23m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 23m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 23m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 271.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Kapellen, Flanders, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kapellen to Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 1m.

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