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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Essen Hbf?

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

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen Hbf is 350 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen Hbf train from?

Antwerp to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Antwerp to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Antwerp to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen Hbf is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2782+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Antwerp to Essen Hbf - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 50m
€59–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m
€15–35
Drive 197.3 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbfcar 197.3 km
2h 7m
€31–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 21m
€153–378

Antwerp to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 349.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 3h 50m. 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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