The average train between Boom and Essen takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Boom 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 once daily between Boom and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boom is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 7m • 3 changes



5h 7m • 3 changes



5h 7m • 3 changes



5h 7m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Boom to Essen. However, there are services departing from Boom station and arriving at Essen station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Boom to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Boom to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Boom to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Boom and Essen is 188.1 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Boom to Essen Hbf via Anvers-Central, Breda, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 37m.