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 €24 - €50 and takes 4h 48m.

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 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Boom. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Boom Beukenlaan via Berchem Station perron 31 and Wilrijk Moerelei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

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 Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Boom?

The distance between Essen and Boom is 343 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 which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Boom?

The best way to get from Essen to Boom is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Essen to Boom bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Boom train arrive?

Essen to Boom train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 11m to drive from Essen to Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Boom.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Boom 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
4h 29m
€66–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to AntwerpN1387
4h 48m
€24–49
Drive 209.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Boom209.9 km
2h 11m
€33–47
Train via Arnhem
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 44m
€53–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1X60
5h 2m
€65–125

Essen to Boom by train and bus (Eurostar)

18Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp once daily. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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