The average train between Mechelen and Essen takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen 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 Mechelen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Essen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Mechelen to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Mechelen to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mechelen to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Mechelen and Essen is 182.8 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 57m.
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