Essen → Brussels

1.8 a dayfastest 2h54EurostarHigh-speed

Direct trains · no change

05:22 → 08:35
Eurostar 9414 High-speed
Essen Hbf → Brussel-Zuid · via Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Aachen
3h135 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Eurostar ↗
05:41 → 08:35
Eurostar 9414 High-speed
Essen Hbf → Brussel-Zuid · via Düsseldorf, Cologne, Aachen, Liège
2h544 stops
Runs: Sat (some weeks)Eurostar ↗
07:41 → 10:35
Eurostar 9426 High-speed
Essen Hbf → Brussel-Zuid · via Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Aachen
2h545 stops
Runs: Mon–SatEurostar ↗
09:33 → 12:35
Eurostar 9438 High-speed
Essen Hbf → Brussel-Zuid · via Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Aachen
3h025 stops
Runs: Only Sun 11 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersEurostar ↗
11:24 → 14:35
Eurostar 9450 High-speed
Essen Hbf → Brussel-Zuid · via Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Aachen
3h115 stops
Runs: Only Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersEurostar ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (de_delfi, eurostar) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

No nonstop flight: the direct train is the only no-change way

Train · fastest direct3h06

To Essen Hbf1 min
Before departure10 min
Eurostar 94142h54
From Brussel-Zuid1 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance.