Next train departures

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + EuroCity Train	Train	6:56pm	Essen Central Train Station	5h 16m	12:12am	Brussels Central Train Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:43 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Brussels

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $121	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $258	Average Duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $43	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Brussels?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Brussels

A
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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B
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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C
Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium