What is the cheapest way to get from Kapellen to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Kapellen to Essen is to bus via Antwerp - Berchem which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kapellen to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Kapellen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Kapellen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kapellen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kapellen Dorp and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6 and Antwerp - Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Kapellen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kapellen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kapellen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Kapellen to Essen?

The distance between Kapellen and Essen is 263 km. The road distance is 199 km.

How do I travel from Kapellen to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Kapellen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Kapellen to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Kapellen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kapellen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kapellen to Essen train from?

Kapellen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Roosendaal station.

Train or bus from Kapellen to Essen?

The best way to get from Kapellen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp - Berchem, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Kapellen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kapellen to Essen train arrive?

Kapellen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Kapellen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kapellen to Essen is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kapellen to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kapellen to Essen?

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There are 4 ways to get from Kapellen to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 59m
€30–82
Bus via Antwerp - Berchem
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 22m
€21–33
Drive 199 km
1. Drive from Kapellen to Essencar 199 km
2h 18m
€32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus 380
6h 42m
€24–38

Kapellen to Essen by train

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Distance: 262.7 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Kapellen, Flanders, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kapellen to Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Essen - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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