Boom to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Boom and Essen takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times 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.

6h 6m
Duration: 366 km
Distance: €87
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec / ...
Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

4h 37m

€61–274

Boom to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Boom and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boom is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Berchem and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

7:16 PM → 12:20 AM
Arrives next day
5h 4m • 3 changes
11:16 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
11h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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