The average train between Leuven and Essen Hbf takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Essen Hbf. 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 Leuven and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Leuven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Essen Hbf is 173.3 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 7m.
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