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

The cheapest way to get from Boom to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boom to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Boom Station perron 1 and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Boom and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Boom to Essen. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Essen Hbf via Anvers-Central, Breda and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Boom to Essen?

The distance between Boom and Essen is 371 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Boom to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Boom to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boom to Essen bus from?

Boom to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Boom Station perron 1.

Where do I catch the Boom to Essen train from?

Boom to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Boom to Essen?

The best way to get from Boom to Essen is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Boom to Essen bus arrive?

Boom to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Boom to Essen train arrive?

Boom to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Boom to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Essen is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Boom to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Boom to Essen by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Boom Advokaatstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 10m
€97–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
6h 2m
€19–31
Drive 209.6 km
1. Drive from Boom to Essencar 209.6 km
2h 13m
€33–48
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 15m
€57–168
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
5h 37m
€33–113

Boom to Essen by bus and train

14Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.7 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Essen central train station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boom to Essen Hbf via Anvers-Central, Breda, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 37m.

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