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The average train between Sint-Niklaas and Essen Hbf takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. 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.

8h 31m
Duration
363 km
Distance
€76
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Sint-Niklaas to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 5:26 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Berchem and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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)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 Friday, October 23, 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)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 Saturday, October 24, 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)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)14h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 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)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)12h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH9h 53m • 3 changes
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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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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)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 Tuesday, October 27, 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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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)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 Wednesday, October 28, 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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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 363.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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 Koeln Hbf in around 4h 33m.

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