The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 5h 11m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Brecht. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Brecht at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 4m • 3 changes
4h 4m • 3 changes
4h 34m • 3 changes
4h 4m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brecht. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Brecht station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Essen to Brecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Brecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Breda station.
Book your Essen to Brecht train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Brecht is 165 km. The road distance is 246 km.
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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