Leuven to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Essen Hbf takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. 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.

3h 26m
Duration: 270 km
Distance: €77
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 16m

€38–156

Leuven to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leuven and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:27 PM → 11:21 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:27 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
4h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
5:27 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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