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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €17 - €55 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Essen Hbf?

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.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen Hbf is 328 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Antwerp and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Antwerp. It is currently 3:56 AM in Antwerp and 2:56 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen Hbf is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2592+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Koeln HbfIce
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
3h 17m
€58–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train station380
5h 5m
€17–55
Drive 196.8 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Essen Hbf196.8 km
2h 5m
€30–44
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 19m
€132–422

Antwerp to Essen Hbf by train

14Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.2 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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