The average train between Essen and Breda takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Essen and Breda. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Breda at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Breda. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Breda station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Essen to Breda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Breda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.
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The distance between Essen and Breda is 155.4 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Breda via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 19m.