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Ixelles - Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

9 trains operate daily from Ixelles to Essen. The train trip from Ixelles to Essen is usually about 4 hours and 54 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance122 mi (197 km)
Fastest train3h 30m
Lowest price$66.39
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Ixelles to Essen?

2 train services operate from Ixelles to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn54h 47m$81.34
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company55h 0m$77.59
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ixelles to Essen start from $66, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ixelles leaves from Boondael/Boondaal . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Ixelles to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Ixelles and Essen is approximately 122 miles, or 197 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Ixelles to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Ixelles at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Ixelles.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Ixelles?

Main departure station: Boondael/Boondaal

There is one train station in Ixelles.

All train stations in Ixelles:

  • Boondael/Boondaal

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

All train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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