Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 25 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	18:47	Essen Central Train Station	4h 11m	22:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	18:47	Essen Central Train Station	4h 11m	22:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	20:21	Essen Central Train Station	3h 15m	23:36	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	12:45	Essen Central Train Station	4h 29m	17:14	Schaarbeek	No tags
	Train	12:45	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	16:58	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags

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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just €12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

198 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€16 - €94	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€44 - €171	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€12 - €29	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
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium