Essen Hbf to Antwerp trains

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The average train between Essen Hbf and Antwerp takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf to Antwerp. 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 10m
Duration: 269 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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4h 5m

€29–84

Essen Hbf to Antwerp train times

Trains run hourly between Essen Hbf and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:26 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
3:26 PM → 8:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
4:26 PM → 9:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 10:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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