The average train between Ostend and Essen takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 Ostend and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Ostend to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ostend to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ostend and Essen is 285 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 25m.
