Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 11 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:09	Essen Central Train Station	3h 27m	21:36	Brussels Central Train Station
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:09	Essen Central Train Station	3h 40m	21:49	Schaarbeek
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:16	Essen Central Train Station	4h 39m	22:55	Brussels Central Train Station
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:09	Essen Central Train Station	3h 40m	23:49	Schaarbeek
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:09	Essen Central Train Station	3h 38m	23:47	Brussels Central Train Station

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 and with fares starting at just SEK 169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5hAverage duration

122 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceSEK 169 - SEK 638	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSEK 1,302 - SEK 1,857	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