Train Antwerp to Essen from €52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Antwerp and Essen takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 52m

Duration

269 km

Distance

€52

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Antwerp to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Antwerp and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:45 PM → 8:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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