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Antwerp to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Antwerp and Essen takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. 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.

4h 19m
Duration
343 km
Distance
€72
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 53m
€54–142

Antwerp to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Antwerp and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 342.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 3h 53m.

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