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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus via Brussel Noord opstaphalte which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.

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 5m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Essen to Boom?

The distance between Essen and Boom is 352 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 25m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 25m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussel Noord opstaphalte, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.

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 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 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?

There are 501+ 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 Miditrain Tha
4h 25m
€104–173
Bus via Brussel Noord opstaphalte
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 5m
€19–34
Drive 209.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Boomcar 209.9 km
2h 12m
€32–47
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4h 49m
€34–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 380
6h 26m
€22–33

Essen to Boom by train and bus (Eurostar)

14Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.9 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, 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 5m.

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