Trains tickets from Brussels to Essen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Schaarbeek
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Brussels to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $121Average Duration5h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$60 - $190Average Duration4h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $33Average Duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Brussels to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Brussels to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$88
Average train trip duration4h 15m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure6:12am
Distance123 miles (197 km)
Latest train departure9:01pm

Frequently asked questions for your trip Brussels - Essen

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Brussels and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Brussels and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Brussels to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Essen to Brussels

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