Train Brussels to Essen from €78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Essen takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 299 km
Distance: €78
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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2h 35m

€58–145

Brussels to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 5:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 7:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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