Direct train destinations from Essen
Berlin
GermanyGet lost in Berlin's rich history at the Brandenburg Gate or savor the edgy art scene at East Side Gallery.
Direct · 3 hr 55 · From 30 €
Brussels
BelgiumImmerse yourself in history at the stunning Grand Place, savor authentic Belgian waffles, and cheers with a glass of local beer in Brussels!
Direct · 2 hr 46 · From 41 €
Amsterdam
NetherlandsA city of canals; don't miss the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Direct · 2 hr 20 · From 37 €
Paris
FranceImmerse yourself in flavors of the sophisticated French cuisine at the stunningly opulent Le Meurice, against the backdrop of the majestic Eiffel Tower.
Direct · 4 hr 16 · From 122 €
Zürich
SwitzerlandStroll around Lake Zürich, enjoy the stunning views from Uetliberg, and visit the old town with its Grossmünster church.
Direct · 7 hr 30 · From 235 €
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