Antwerp to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between Antwerp and Essen Hbf takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Antwerp to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration: 269 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 55m

€30–167

Antwerp to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Antwerp and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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