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Trip Overview

The average train between Sint-Niklaas and Essen Hbf takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Sint-Niklaas 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.

6h 51m
Duration
363 km
Distance
€77
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
4h 21m
€57–149

Sint-Niklaas to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Sint-Niklaas and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sint-Niklaas is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Berchem and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 50m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 50m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 363.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Saint-Nicolas to Essen Hbf via Anvers-Berchem, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 21m.

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