The average train between Brussels and Essen takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 twice daily between Brussels and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Essen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Brussels to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brussels and Essen is 197.6 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 2h 42m.
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