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How to get fromAntwerp to Essen Hbfby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Aachen

    best
    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 51m
    €56–252

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 25m
    €15–35

  3. Drive 197.3 km

    1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbfcar car 197.3 km
    2h 7m
    €31–44

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3h 22m
    €154–377

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3h 52m
    €59–258

Antwerp to Essen Hbf by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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