Next available departures

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on July 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:50pm	HBF	4h 50m	9:40pm	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		6:03pm	HBF	4h 22m	10:25pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on August 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:03pm	HBF	4h 47m	4:50pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:03pm	HBF	4h 7m	4:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:50pm	HBF	4h 50m	9:40pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:18 PM CEST.

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 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $182	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$190 - $270	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