Antwerp to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Antwerp and Essen Hbf takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. 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.

4h 4m
Duration: 342 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 14m

€44–137

Antwerp to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Antwerp and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:36 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:36 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:36 PM → 11:50 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:36 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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