What is the best way to travel from Essen to Brussels?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Brussels from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Brussels from Essen?
You can reach Brussels with just £19 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus4h 25m005:05EssenCentral Station09:30BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 05:05:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus5h 55m021:40EssenCentral Station03:35BrusselsMidi Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 21:40:00 to Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 10/08/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m009:35EssenCentral Station13:30BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 09:35:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus4h 40m012:55EssenCentral Station17:35BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 12:55:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 53m020:24EssenCentral Station00:17BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 20:24:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 15/08/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 25m006:09EssenCentral Station09:34BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 06:09:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 09:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 14m006:20EssenCentral Station09:34BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 06:20:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 09:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m009:09EssenCentral Station12:51BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 09:09:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 12:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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Wizz Air23h 0m012:25Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport11:25Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 12:25:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 16/08/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo25h 40m018:30Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport20:10Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 18:30:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 16/08/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £153 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
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LC Perú6h 25m016:30Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport22:55Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from LC Perú goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 16:30:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 15/08/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Eurowings5h 45m015:40Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport21:25Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 15:40:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 15/08/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Essen to Brussels?
You can get to Brussels from Essen in just 3h 14m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus3h 50m014:55EssenCentral Station18:45BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 14:55:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus3h 55m009:35EssenCentral Station13:30BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 09:35:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus4h 25m005:05EssenCentral Station09:30BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 05:05:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 40m012:55EssenCentral Station17:35BrusselsNorth Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 09/08/2026 12:55:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 09/08/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 14m006:20EssenCentral Station09:34BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 06:20:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 09:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 25m006:09EssenCentral Station09:34BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 06:09:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 09:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 31m009:20EssenCentral Station12:51BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 09:20:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 12:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m009:09EssenCentral Station12:51BrusselsCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 14/08/2026 09:09:00 to Central Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 14/08/2026 12:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
Fastest Trains Friday
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Eurowings5h 45m015:40Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport21:25Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 15:40:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 15/08/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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LC Perú6h 25m016:30Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport22:55Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from LC Perú goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 16:30:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 15/08/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Condor8h 0m013:25Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport21:25Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 13:25:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 15/08/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Wizz Air23h 0m012:25Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport11:25Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 15/08/2026 12:25:00 to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Belgium) arriving at 16/08/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Essen to Brussels
What are the most popular stations in Essen and Brussels?
In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Hafenstr. Bus Stop or Freiheit Bus Stop, while in Brussels you will be arriving at Midi Bus Station, North Station or Gare Centrale, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Brussels from Essen? With 5 connections between 2 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Brussels, you can pay as low as £19 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Brussels in just 3h 14m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Brussels are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Wizz Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Brussels is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Saint-Gilles, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Brussels?
The most popular companies between Essen and Brussels, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Wizz Air, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, LC Perú and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Brussels
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Brussels. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Essen to Brussels
How can I reach Brussels from Essen?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Brussels from Essen.
How far is Brussels from Essen?
The distance between Essen and Brussels is 197.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Brussels?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 34 kgs, and a flight 49 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Brussels?
You can get to Brussels with just £19 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Brussels?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Brussels in just 3h 14m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Essen and to Brussels
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Brussels. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
