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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Duffel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Duffel station via Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Essen to Duffel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Duffel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Duffel station.
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The distance between Essen and Duffel is 178.7 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Duffel via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 12m.