What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to bus which costs €15 - €27 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp - Berchem and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 269 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 50m and costs €28 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Antwerp to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen bus from?

Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Berchem station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen train from?

Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 50m and costs €28 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen bus arrive?

Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen train arrive?

Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Antwerp to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Antwerp to Essen?

Book your Antwerp to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 50m
€28–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m
€15–27
Drive 197.8 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Essencar 197.8 km
2h 8m
€32–46
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 35m
€164–380
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h
€57–186

Antwerp to Essen by train

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Distance: 269.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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