The average train between Roeselare and Essen takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Roeselare 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 every 3 hours between Roeselare and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roeselare is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Roeselare to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roeselare station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Roeselare to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Roulers station.
Roeselare to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Roeselare to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Roeselare and Essen is 276.8 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Roulers to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 52m.