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How to get fromAntwerp to Essen-Altenessenby train, bus, car or train (Eurostar)

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There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BredatrainEc
    2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbftrainIce
    3h 51m
    €51–96
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationbusN1387
    3h 51m
    €15–45
  3. Drive 196.8 km

    1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessencar196.8 km
    2h 10m
    €31–44
  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen HbftrainIce
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbftrainRe
    4h 15m
    €50–156

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen by train

Calendar308Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Essen-Altenessen, Germany?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Altenessen Bf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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