The average train between Mons and Essen takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Mons 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 hourly between Mons and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mons is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mons to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mons station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Mons to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mons station.
Mons to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mons to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mons and Essen is 241.6 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Mons to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 19m.