Tongeren to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Tongeren and Essen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Tongeren 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 6m
Duration: 227 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Tongres to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

2h 57m

€30–143

Tongeren to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Tongeren and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tongeren is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tongeren to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.