The average train between Brussels and Hengelo takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Hengelo. 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 3 times a day between Brussels and Hengelo. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Hengelo at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 9m • 1 change

3h 44m • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Hengelo. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Hengelo station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Brussels to Hengelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Hengelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.
Book your Brussels to Hengelo train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Hengelo is 230.9 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Hengelo via Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 25m.