Next available departures

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on April 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:50pm	HBF	4h 50m	9:40pm	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE		8:24pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 14m	11:38pm	Brussels Central Train Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:42 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Brussels

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $89	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $136	Average Duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 5kg 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
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium