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Brussels to Essen by train
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First train07:28
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Last train19:28
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 38m
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Distance199 kilometres
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Trains per day9
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Avg. journey time2hr 56m
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Train operators
Travelling from Brussels to Essen by train
Fast trains from Brussels to Essen take around 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 199 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Brussels and Essen.
1. Are there direct trains from Brussels to Essen?
Direct trains from Brussels to Essen have been found.
We usually find around 10 direct trains on the route from Brussels to Essen every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 9 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Brussels to Essen?
The Brussels to Essen train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 38 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Brussels to Essen train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Essen is usually scheduled to depart Brussels around 07:28 and the last train is around 19:28. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Brussels to Essen train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Brussels to Essen are $32.27.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $32 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $70. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Brussels to Essen train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 4 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Brussels to Essen by train.
Which train companies operate between Brussels and Essen?
Thalys is the train company that operates on the route from Brussels to Essen.
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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