Essen to Antwerp Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Antwerp takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 336 km
Distance: €70
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...

4h 11m

€49–140

Essen to Antwerp train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:24 PM → 6:06 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
4:24 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 10:06 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 12:54 AM
Arrives next day
4h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 4:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 4:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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