The average train between Essen and Mons takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Mons. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Mons. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Mons at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 11m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


5h 11m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mons. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Mons station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Essen to Mons train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Mons train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mons station.
Book your Essen to Mons train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Mons is 241.6 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Mons via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 47m.