Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:03	HBF	4h 42m	18:45	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	3h 8m	23:47	Brussels Central Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn + InterCity	06:17	Essen Central Train Station	3h 32m	09:49	Schaarbeek	No tags
Regionalbahn + S-Bahn + InterCity	06:16	Essen Central Train Station	4h 39m	10:55	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn + InterCity	06:17	Essen Central Train Station	3h 32m	09:49	Schaarbeek	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	CheapestFastest
Regionalbahn + S-Bahn + InterCity	06:16	Essen Central Train Station	4h 42m	10:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Regionalbahn + S-Bahn + InterCity	06:16	Essen Central Train Station	4h 42m	10:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	CheapestFastest
Regionalbahn + S-Bahn + InterCity	06:16	Essen Central Train Station	4h 42m	10:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Regionalbahn + S-Bahn + InterCity	06:16	Essen Central Train Station	4h 42m	10:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:39	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

123 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £65	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £132	Average duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £23	Average duration2h 40m	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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Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium