The average train between Leuven and Essen takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Leuven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Essen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Leuven to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Leuven and Essen is 173.4 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 2h 54m.
