Mechelen to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen and Essen takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 319 km
Distance: €60
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 34m

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Mechelen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mechelen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:01 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
8:01 PM → 11:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mechelen 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.