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 - €45 and takes 3h 51m.

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 Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Altenessen Bf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen-Altenessen is 264 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 train which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen train arrive?

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), 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 2303+ hotels available in Essen-Altenessen.

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BredaEc
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
3h 51m
€51–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationN1387
3h 51m
€15–45
Drive 196.8 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen196.8 km
2h 10m
€31–44
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen HbfIce
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
4h 15m
€50–156

Antwerp to Essen-Altenessen by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.7 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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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