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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Boom is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Boom station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Boom Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Boom. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Boom via Arnhem Centraal, Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Essen to Boom?

The distance between Essen and Boom is 370 km. The road distance is 209.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Boom without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Essen to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Boom bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Boom train from?

Essen to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Boom?

The best way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Arnhem, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Boom bus arrive?

Essen to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Boom train arrive?

Essen to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Boom?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Boom?

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraatbus 50
4h 36m
€102–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
5h 8m
€20–31
Drive 209.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Boomcar 209.9 km
2h 12m
€33–48
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4h 46m
€40–116
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
6h 54m
€51–108

Essen to Boom by train and bus

16Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 369.7 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Boom Station perron 1 via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boom via Arnhem Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 46m.

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