The average train between Antwerp and Essen takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Antwerp 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.
Trains run hourly between Antwerp and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Antwerp 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.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Breda station and Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 183.3 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 49m.