The average train between Tongeren and Essen takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Tongeren and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:43 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Tongeren is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tongeren to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tongeren station and arriving at Essen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Tongeren to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Tongres station.
Tongeren to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Tongeren to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Tongeren and Essen is 131.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Tongres to Essen Hbf via Liège, Guillemins Bf in around 3h 41m.
