The average train between Essen and Roubaix takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Roubaix. 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 Roubaix. 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 Roubaix at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Courtrai station via Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Roubaix train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
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The distance between Essen and Roubaix is 281.2 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roubaix via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Courtrai in around 4h 58m.