The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen to Schaerbeek
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Schaerbeek is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Schaerbeek will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Essen to Schaerbeek without transferring at least once.
6:40 PM2h46Essen9:26 PMSchaerbeek$871One-way1 transfer
8:39 PM2h47Essen11:26 PMSchaerbeek$871One-way1 transfer
6:40 PM2h46Essen9:26 PMSchaerbeek$871One-way1 transfer
8:39 PM2h47Essen11:26 PMSchaerbeek$871One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Schaerbeek
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Schaerbeek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Schaerbeek:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Schaerbeek costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $271 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Schaerbeek costing on average $299 (€245).
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Essen to Schaerbeek train times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Schaerbeek trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:39 AM Essen | 2h47 | 11:26 AM Schaerbeek | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Essen to Schaerbeek
Trains from Essen to Schaerbeek run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar from Essen to Schaerbeek trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar trains will get you between Essen and Schaerbeek from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Essen to Schaerbeek
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Schaerbeek by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schaerbeek, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Essen to Schaerbeek
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
- Kiepenkerl
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Tacos
- Ambassador
- Gästearpartment Dahl
- WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus
- Motel One
- Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
- Haus Wilmes
- Mana Mana
- Karawane
- Webers
- Pizzeria Don Camillo
- Lindos
- Zur Platte
- Arman Döner
- McDreams
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