There are 5 ways to get from Boom to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 19m€57–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
6h 4m€22–32Drive 209.6 km
- Drive from Boom to Essencar 209.6 km
2h 13m€34–48Bus, train via Aachen
- Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 56m€40–143Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boom Steenbakkerijenstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 14m€106–182
Boom to Essen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boom to Essen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Boom to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Boom to Essen. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Essen Hbf via Anvers-Berchem, Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Boom and Essen is 360 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from Boom to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Boom to Essen, including transfers.
Boom to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Boom Station perron 1.
Boom to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Berchem station.
The best way to get from Boom to Essen is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Boom to Essen Hbf via Antwerpen-Berchem, Anvers-Berchem, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, 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 4m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Boom Steenbakkerijenstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Boom to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Boom to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Essen is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Boom to Essen.
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