Antwerp to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Antwerp and Essen Hbf takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 47m
Duration: 269 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

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3h 55m

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Antwerp to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily 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 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

6:45 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
5h 50m • 3 changes
7:45 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
11h 50m • 3 changes
9:45 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:35 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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