Leuven to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Essen takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven 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.

3h 19m
Duration: 270 km
Distance: €77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
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3h 16m

€38–156

Leuven to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Leuven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:34 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
4:34 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 8:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven 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.