The average train between Asse and Essen takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Asse 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 2 hours between Asse and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Asse is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Asse to Essen. However, there are services departing from Asse station and arriving at Essen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Asse to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Asse to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Asse to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Asse and Essen is 205.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Asse to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 2m.