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The average train between Essen and Boom takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Boom. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 57m
Duration
353 km
Distance
€74
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Boom train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Boom. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Boom at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 19m • 3 changes
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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 34m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 353.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Boom, Belgium?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boom via Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, Anvers-Berchem, and Antwerpen-Berchem in around 4h 55m.

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