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 €22 - €60 and takes 5h 38m.

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 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Boom Beukenlaan and arriving at Essen central train station via Antwerpen Station Zuid and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

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-Berchem, Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Boom to Essen?

The distance between Boom and Essen is 360 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 train which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.

Where do I catch the Boom to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Boom to Essen?

The best way to get from Boom to Essen is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Boom to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boom to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boom to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Essen is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Boom to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 45m
€56–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationN1387
5h 38m
€22–56
Drive 209.6 km
1. Drive from Boom to Essen209.6 km
2h 12m
€32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalteX60
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
5h 16m
€71–144
Bus, train via Viersen
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalteX60
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Moenchengladbach HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Essen Hbf
5h 21m
€56–108

Boom to Essen by train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.9 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Boom to Essen Hbf via Anvers-Berchem, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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