There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Arnhem
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 56m€53–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus 380
5h 5m€20–65Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Essencar 197.8 km
2h 7m€31–44Train, fly
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 31m€140–437Train
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 58m€60–162
Antwerp to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 269 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Antwerp to Essen, including transfers.
Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €29–50
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Antwerp to Essen.
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