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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kalmthout and Essen takes 29 min and the fastest bus takes 16 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Kalmthout to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29 min
Duration
18 km
Distance
€3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kalmthout to Essen bus times

Buses run hourly between Kalmthout and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kalmthout is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kalmthout to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kalmthout to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.7 km
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Kalmthout, Belgium and Essen, Belgium?

De Lijn operates a bus from Kalmthout Kerk to Essen Bibliotheek hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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