Mechelen to Essen Trains

Mechelen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen and Essen takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen 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.

3h 43m
Duration: 319 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 57m

€45–141

Mechelen to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Mechelen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:14 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:47 PM → 11:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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