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How to get fromAntwerpen-Centraal to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Antwerpen-Centraal to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 52m
    €55–258

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus bus 380
    5h 10m
    €20–35

  3. Drive 195.3 km

    1. Drive from Antwerpen-Centraal to Essencar car 195.3 km
    2h 2m
    €31–44

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3h 37m
    €144–352

  5. Train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4h
    €42–142

  6. Bus via Antwerp - Berchem

    1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 34m
    €21–38

Antwerpen-Centraal to Essen by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Antwerpen-Centraal, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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