The train between Brilon and Essen takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Brilon 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 5 times a day between Brilon and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brilon is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brilon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brilon station and arriving at Essen station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Brilon to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station.
Brilon to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Brilon and Essen is 108.3 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 2h 50m.