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How to get fromBrussels to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 43m
    €55–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    3h 40m
    €18–35

  3. Drive 230.7 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Essencar car 230.7 km
    2h 27m
    €36–51

  4. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3h 58m
    €184–405

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    2h 50m
    €50–150

  6. Train via Mönchengladbach

    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to MG Rheydt Hbftrain train 79
    2. Take the train from MG Rheydt Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Rb33
    3h 38m
    €49–218

  7. Fly from Brussels Airport

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    5h 14m
    €130–255

Brussels to Essen by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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