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Essen to Duffel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Duffel takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Duffel. 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 24m
Duration
328 km
Distance
€146
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Duffel train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Duffel. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Duffel at 4:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 59m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 15m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 15m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 14m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 56m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 15m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 15m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 328 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Duffel via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 12m.

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