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Trip Overview

The average train between Sint-Niklaas and Essen Hbf takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. 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 13m
Duration
363 km
Distance
€71
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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)9h 18m • 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 7m • 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 Friday, November 13, 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)9h 18m • 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 7m • 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, November 14, 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)9h 10m • 3 changes
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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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 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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Departing Sunday, November 15, 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)9h 18m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 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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Departing Monday, November 16, 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)9h 18m • 3 changes
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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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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 7m • 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 Tuesday, November 17, 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)9h 18m • 3 changes
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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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    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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  • Distance: 363.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 10m.

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