The average train between Antwerp and Essen takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. 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 twice daily between Antwerp and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. 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 Antwerp station and arriving at Essen station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Antwerp to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Eurostar.
The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 183.3 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 3h 57m.