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Ostend to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Essen takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

5h 22m
Duration
417 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
4h 29m
€74–288

Ostend to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ostend and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 417.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Ostende to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 29m.

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