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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. 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 41m
Duration
246 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain train Sprinter / ...
3h 53m
€28–93

Essen to Brecht train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Brecht. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Brecht at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 245.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Noorderkempen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Breda in around 3h 53m.

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