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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus via Wilrijk Moerelei which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

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. However, there are services departing from Essen - Bus Station and arriving at Boom Beukenlaan via Berchem Station perron 31 and Wilrijk Moerelei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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 Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Boom?

The distance between Essen and Boom is 363 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 28m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus 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 Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Boom?

The best way to get from Essen to Boom is to bus via Wilrijk Moerelei which takes 4h 56m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Essen to Boom bus arrive?

Essen to Boom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Berchem 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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraatbus 50
4h 28m
€94–157
Bus via Wilrijk Moerelei
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 56m
€22–33
Drive 209.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Boomcar 209.9 km
2h 12m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
4h 57m
€34–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 380
6h 22m
€25–36

Essen to Boom by train and bus

13Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem twice daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boom via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 4h 57m.

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