The average train between Waregem and Essen takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Waregem 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 every 4 hours between Waregem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Waregem is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waregem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Waregem station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Waregem to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Waregem station.
Waregem to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Waregem to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Waregem and Essen is 257.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Waregem to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 13m.