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The average train between Essen and Brecht takes 4h 27m 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 27m
Duration
246 km
Distance
€41
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Brecht train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Brecht. The earliest departure is at 5:56 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 4m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 245.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 4h.

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