Brussels to Essen train

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Cheap train tickets and timesBrussels to Essen

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Cheap train tickets from Brussels to Essen start from £70 with an average ticket price of £83.

£70
Cheapest Price
£83
Average Price
2 h 51 m
Fastest Journey
3 h 24 m
Average
9
Trains per day
198 km
Distance

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Overview: Train from Brussels to Essen

distanceDistance122 miles
durationAverage train duration2 h 35 min
priceAverage train ticket price£77 (€88)
frequencyTrain frequency11 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 2 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn or Eurostar

Trains from Brussels to Essen cover the 122 miles long route taking on average 2 h 35 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Normally, there are 11 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £77, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £38.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar trains Brussels to Essen

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar train tickets from Brussels to Essen from £28 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Brussels to Essen train.

Brussels to Essen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: £28
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Brussels to Essen train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brussels to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Essen.
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Cheap train tickets from Brussels to Essen can start from as little as £38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brussels to Essen is £77; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Brussels to Essen is 2 h 35 min   to travel the 122 mile long journey, with around there are 11 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Brussels to Essen leaves at 06: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Brussels to Essen leaves at 19: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Brussels to Essen without having to change trains with Eurostar. There are 2 direct trains from Brussels to Essen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Essen. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Brussels to Essen.
The high-speed Eurostar train from Brussels to Essen takes around 2 h 50 min.
For the best Brussels to Essen train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Brussels to Essen to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 55.
A trip to Essen from Brussels is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Brussels to Essen is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels and Essen including taking a train or coach.

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