How much does a train ticket from Bruges to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Bruges to Essen is $131. The best way to find train tickets from Bruges to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Bruges to Essen?

A train trip between Bruges and Essen is around 4h 39m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 29m. This is the time it takes to travel the 165 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Bruges and Essen?

The number of trains from Bruges to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Bruges to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Train Bruges to Essen from $21 | Refundable Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 17 at 7:11pm
Departure city: Bruges
Departure location: Bruges Train Station
Arrival time: July 17 at 11:50pm
Destination city: Essen
Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 39m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 17 at 1:11pm
Departure city: Bruges
Departure location: Bruges Train Station
Arrival time: July 17 at 5:40pm
Destination city: Essen
Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 29m
Departure time: July 17 at 7:11am
Departure city: Bruges
Departure location: Bruges Train Station
Arrival time: July 17 at 11:50am
Destination city: Essen
Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 39m
Departure time: July 17 at 7:59am
Departure city: Bruges
Departure location: Bruges Train Station
Arrival time: July 17 at 1:16pm
Destination city: Essen
Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
InterCity + Regional-Express
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 5h 17m
Departure time: July 17 at 1:11pm
Departure city: Bruges
Departure location: Bruges Train Station
Arrival time: July 17 at 5:40pm
Destination city: Essen
Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 4h 29m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bruges to Essen.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $84	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$104 - $181	Average Duration4h 39m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $23	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Bruges to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bruges to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$131

Average train trip duration4h 39m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure7:11am

Distance165 miles (265 km)

Latest train departure7:58pm

Bruges to Essen Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bruges and Essen?

Stops in Bruges

A - Centrum Station

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bruges to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bruges and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bruges to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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