What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 204 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €15 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The bus from Antwerp to Essen central train station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen bus from?

Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen train from?

Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €15 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen bus arrive?

Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen train arrive?

Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Antwerp to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Essen?

Book your Antwerp to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Antwerp to Essen?

Book your Antwerp to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

Antwerp to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationN1387
3h 40m
€15–50
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Koeln HbfIce
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
3h 49m
€58–129
Drive 197.3 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen197.3 km
2h 6m
€31–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3h 22m
€129–417
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen HbfIce
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
3h 55m
€49–168

Antwerp to Essen by bus

10Weekly Buses

3h 40mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.6 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €15–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 49m.

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