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Trip Overview

The average train between Hasselt and Essen takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 24m
Duration
254 km
Distance
€78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hasselt to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hasselt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hasselt is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hasselt to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 253.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Hasselt, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Hasselt to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 20m.

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