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Eurostar trains from Brussels to Essen
Take a direct Eurostar train (Thalys) from Brussels to Essen at the lowest price.
2 h 47 mins
to Essen
From €19
one way*
Flexible tickets
No exchange fees**
Find cheap tickets from Brussels to Essen
Travelling from Brussels to Essen with Eurostar (Thalys) is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 2 hours 47 mins. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Use our lowest fare finder below to grab our cheapest train tickets from Brussels to Essen.
Choose Eurostar Standard for our very best fares, or treat yourself to Eurostar Plus for extra space and comfort.
Brussels to Essen trains timetable
See our timetable to discover when is the first train and the last train from Brussels to Essen.
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Your train journey from Brussels to Essen with Eurostar
Departing from Brussels-Midi/Zuid
Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station is just a short walk from the city centre and is well connected by the Brussels Métro, tram lines, and a number of bus routes.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse a few shops or grab a drink or food from a café.
Arriving at Essen Hbf
Your train will arrive at Essen Hbf, which is right in the heart of the city. And to get where you're going, you'll have easy access to the S-Bahn and regional trains.
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Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks, and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and kick back in extra comfy seats.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
FAQs
For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your Brussels to Essen Eurostar (Thalys) train.
Travelling from Brussels to Essen takes 2 hr 47 mins.
Your allowance includes two items of luggage (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and one item of hand luggage. There’s no weight limit, but you should be able to carry all your bags and store them in our dedicated areas.
Ticket prices start from €19*.
Check out our live timetable to see how often our trains travel from Brussels to Essen.
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*Price for tickets in Eurostar Standard class for one way journey made to/from Brussels Midi/Zuid, Antwerpen Centraal, Liège Guillemins, Aachen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport, Duisburg Hbf, Essen Hbf, Dortmund Hbf. Subject to availability.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.