The average train between Mol and Essen takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Mol 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 every 4 hours between Mol and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mol is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Hasselt and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mol to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mol station and arriving at Essen station via Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Mol to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mol station.
Mol to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mol to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mol and Essen is 135 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Mol to Essen Hbf via Hasselt, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 58m.