Sint-Niklaas to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sint-Niklaas and Essen Hbf takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. 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.

5h 50m
Duration: 363 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 33m

€52–159

Sint-Niklaas to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sint-Niklaas and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Sint-Niklaas is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Berchem and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:26 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:18 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:53 AM
9h 53m • 3 changes
1:26 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:18 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:53 AM
9h 53m • 3 changes
1:26 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:18 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:18 AM
9h 18m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:18 AM
9h 18m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:18 AM
9h 18m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:18 AM
9h 18m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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