Train Ostend to Essen from €145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Essen takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 46m
Duration: 417 km
Distance: €145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

4h 44m

€83–224

Ostend to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Ostend and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:41 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:42 PM → 5:18 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
2:42 PM → 7:18 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:20 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 10:07 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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