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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Antwerp is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Antwerp is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Antwerp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Antwerp. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Anvers-Central via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Essen to Antwerp?

The distance between Essen and Antwerp is 206 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Antwerp without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €17 - €45.

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

The bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Essen to Antwerp bus from?

Essen to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Antwerp train from?

Essen to Antwerp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Essen to Antwerp is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 4h.

Where does the Essen to Antwerp bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Antwerp train arrive?

Essen to Antwerp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Antwerp is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Essen to Antwerp.

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

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

Where can I stay near Antwerp?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Antwerp.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Antwerp by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to AntwerpN1387
3h 50m
€17–45
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
4h
€50–111
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Antwerp197.5 km
2h 8m
€31–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3h 52m
€132–434

Essen to Antwerp by bus

6Weekly Buses

3h 50mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Anvers-Central via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Breda in around 4h.

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