The train between Ostend and Essen takes 5h 18m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Ostend and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:24 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ostend is at 2:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Ostend to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oostende station.
Ostend to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ostend to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ostend and Essen is 285 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Oostende to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 35m.
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