Train Essen to Spa from €63 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Spa takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Spa. 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 33m

Duration

198 km

Distance

€63

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Essen to Spa train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Spa. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Spa at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:16 PM → 8:23 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 9:23 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:16 PM → 7:23 AM
Arrives next day
11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:09 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:09 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:09 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:09 AM → 8:23 AM
7h 14m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes

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