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Next departures for Essen to Brussels on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:47pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 11m	10:58pm	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:47pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 11m	10:58pm	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	8:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 15m	11:36pm	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	12:45pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 29m	5:14pm	Schaarbeek	No tags
	Train	12:45pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 13m	4:58pm	Brussels Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go 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 $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $120	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $257	Average Duration4h 29m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $43	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
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