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How to get fromEssen to ZOO Antwerpenby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    4h 15m
    €49–135

  2. Bus via Antwerp - Berchem

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 16m
    €19–30

  3. Drive  194.9 km

    1. Drive from Essen to ZOO Antwerpencar car 194.9 km
    2h 3m
    €37–53

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain train 79
    4h 53m
    €55–211

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus bus 380
    5h 8m
    €21–35

Essen to ZOO Antwerpen by train and foot

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to ZOO Antwerpen via Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem twice daily. Tickets cost €16–26 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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