The average train between Essen and Breda takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Breda. 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 hourly between Essen and Breda. 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 Breda at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Breda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Breda. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Breda station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Essen to Breda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Breda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Breda station.
Book your Essen to Breda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Breda is 155.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Breda via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 17m.