The average train between Essen and Antwerpen-Berchem takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Antwerpen-Berchem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Antwerpen-Berchem. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Antwerpen-Berchem at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Antwerpen-Berchem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Antwerpen-Berchem. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Essen to Antwerpen-Berchem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Antwerpen-Berchem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Book your Essen to Antwerpen-Berchem train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Antwerpen-Berchem is 181.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Anvers-Berchem via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Breda in around 4h 2m.