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Breda to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Breda and Essen Hbf takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Breda 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.

3h 14m
Duration
223 km
Distance
€37
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Breda to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Breda and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Breda is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 1m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 222.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Breda, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Breda to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 3m.

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