Train Essen to Antwerp from €57 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Antwerp takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Antwerp. 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 50m
Duration: 270 km
Distance: €57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 11m

€32–105

Essen to Antwerp train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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