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The average train between Antwerp and Essen takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Antwerp to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Antwerp and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 183.3 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 46m.
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