Next available departures

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 29 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	HBF	4h 50m	21:40	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:40	Essen Central Train Station	2h 57m	15:37	Brussels Central Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:40	Essen Central Train Station	3h 9m	15:49	Schaarbeek	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:40	Essen Central Train Station	3h 9m	15:49	Schaarbeek	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:40	Essen Central Train Station	3h 9m	15:49	Schaarbeek	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 30 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		16:50	HBF	4h 50m	21:40	Brussels North Train Station	CheapestFastest

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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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 316, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 25mAverage duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 316 - R 1 336	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 745 - R 2 230	Average duration3h 25m	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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Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium