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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Essen-Altenessen?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen-Centraal and arriving at Essen-Altenessen via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen-Altenessen is 202 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen without a car is to bus via Duisburg central train station which takes 3h 38m and costs €21 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen train from?

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen is to bus via Duisburg central train station which takes 3h 38m and costs €21 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen train arrive?

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen.

Where can I stay near Essen-Altenessen?

There are 2271+ hotels available in Essen-Altenessen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Duisburg central train station
best
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Duisburg central train stationN1328 / ...
3h 38m
€21–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationN1387
4h
€15–50
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
3h 58m
€47–111
Drive 196.8 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen196.8 km
2h 10m
€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 47m
€129–397

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen by bus, foot, and train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Duisburg central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–50 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Essen-Altenessen via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 58m.

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