Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	19:15	Essen Central Train Station	3h 21m	22:36	Brussels Central Train Station	CheapestFastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	19:15	Essen Central Train Station	3h 21m	22:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	19:15	Essen Central Train Station	3h 21m	22:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	19:15	Essen Central Train Station	3h 21m	22:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	19:15	Essen Central Train Station	3h 21m	22:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags

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

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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 - £64	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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C
Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium