How to get from Halle to Essen by train?

From Halle to Essen by train

To get from Halle to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S3 train from Hal station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train stationTrain - S3
S3
Train - EC
EC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Hal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hal
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Bruxelles-Nord
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    46 min
  • 6
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Halle to Essen by train via IC, EC and S32

To get from Halle to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Hal station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - EC
EC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Hal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hal
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Schaerbeek
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    58 min
  • 6
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Halle to Essen

The distance between Halle, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 89.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halle to Essen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Halle

Halle is located at Halle, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Halle Sportoase Hallebad.

Train stations close to Halle:

  • Hal
  • Lembeek
  • Lot

Bus stations close to Halle:

  • Halle Sportoase Hallebad
  • Halle Station Perron 0
  • Halle Station Perron 1

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Related Routes

Alternative route from Halle to Essen by train via IC, EC and S32

To get from Halle to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Hal station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - EC
EC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Hal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hal
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Schaerbeek
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    58 min
  • 6
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Halle to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line EC, Train line S32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Halle to Essen?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line EC, Train line S32.

  • Is there a direct train between Halle and Essen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Halle to Essen in Belgium?

    The S3 train line goes from Hal station near Halle to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Essen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Halle to Essen in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Halle and Essen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Halle to get to Essen in Belgium?

    Get on the S3 train from the Hal station near Halle in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Halle and Essen in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Nord station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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