There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Boom by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Wilrijk Moerelei
best- Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 55m€20–31Train via Arnhem
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
4h 58m€32–96Drive 209.9 km
- Drive from Essen to Boomcar 209.9 km
2h 12m€34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 380
6h 21m€26–35Train
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
6h 52m€34–94
Essen to Boom by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus via Wilrijk Moerelei which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Boom is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Boom. However, there are services departing from Essen - Bus Station and arriving at Boom Beukenlaan via Berchem Station perron 31 and Wilrijk Moerelei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Boom. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Boom via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda and Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Essen and Boom is 219 km. The road distance is 209.9 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Boom without a car is to bus via Wilrijk Moerelei which takes 4h 55m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Essen to Boom, including transfers.
Essen to Boom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus Station.
Essen to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus via Wilrijk Moerelei which takes 4h 55m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Arnhem, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Boom, Belgium?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem twice daily. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boom via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Boom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Berchem station.
Essen to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Boom is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Essen to Boom.
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