The average train between Essen and Spa takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Spa. 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 Spa at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Spa station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Essen to Spa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Spa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pepinster station.
Book your Essen to Spa train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Spa is 134.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Pepinster in around 4h 22m.