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Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:09pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 27m	9:36pm	Brussels Central Train Station
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:09pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 40m	9:49pm	Schaarbeek
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:16pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 39m	10:55pm	Brussels Central Train Station
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:09pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 40m	11:49pm	Schaarbeek
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:09pm	Essen Central Train Station	3h 38m	11:47pm	Brussels Central Train Station

Compare 2 ways to go 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, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5hAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $92	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$187 - $267	Average Duration3h 9m	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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B
Bruxelles / Brussels Central
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium