Train Essen to Brecht from €47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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 35m
Duration: 246 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 38m

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Essen to Brecht train times

Trains run hourly 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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

9:26 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
11:09 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
1:09 PM → 5:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 7, 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, May 8, 2026

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

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