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

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Antwerp is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Antwerp is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen - Bus Station station and arriving at Antwerp - Berchem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Anvers-Central via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Antwerp?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Antwerp is 204 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Antwerp without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €15 - €35.

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

The bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

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

Essen Hbf to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Antwerp is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Arnhem, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Antwerp bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen Hbf to Antwerp train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Antwerp is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Essen Hbf to Antwerp.

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

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

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Essen Hbf to Antwerp - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 55m
€15–35
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
4h 10m
€30–128
Drive 197.3 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Antwerpcar 197.3 km
2h 6m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
4h 47m
€55–253
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
6h 1m
€38–88

Essen Hbf to Antwerp by bus

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Distance: 203.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Anvers-Central via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Breda in around 4h 10m.

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