The average train between Hasselt and Essen takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. 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 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hasselt is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège, Guillemins Bf and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 58m • 2 changes


4h • 2 changes


3h 58m • 2 changes


4h • 2 changes
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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 station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Hasselt to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hasselt station.
Hasselt to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hasselt to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hasselt and Essen is 130.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Hasselt to Essen Hbf via Liège, Guillemins Bf and Köln Hbf in around 3h 41m.