The average train between Hasselt and Essen takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Hasselt to Essen. 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 Hasselt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hasselt is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hasselt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hasselt station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Liège-Guillemins station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Hasselt to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hasselt station.
Hasselt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Hasselt and Essen is 130.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Hasselt to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 36m.