Train Essen to Brecht from €47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Brecht. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration: 246 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 33m

€28–103

Essen to Brecht train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Brecht. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Brecht at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:32 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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