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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kalmthout is to bus via Breda which costs €21 - €70 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kalmthout is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kalmthout?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kalmthout. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kalmthout Kerk via Berchem Station perron 23, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kalmthout?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kalmthout. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kalmthout via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Roosendaal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Kalmthout?

The distance between Essen and Kalmthout is 254 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kalmthout without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Essen to Kalmthout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kalmthout bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Kalmthout train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kalmthout?

The best way to get from Essen to Kalmthout is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Breda, which costs €21 - €70 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Kalmthout bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Kalmthout train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Kalmthout?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kalmthout is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Essen to Kalmthout.

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

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Where can I stay near Kalmthout?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Kalmthout 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
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to RoosendaalIntercity
4h 12m
€52–92
Bus via Breda
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Breda StationslaanUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 40m
€21–69
Drive 196.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kalmthout196.5 km
2h 17m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to AntwerpN1387
5h 35m
€26–45

Essen to Kalmthout by train

163Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kalmthout via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Roosendaal in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Breda Stationslaan once a week. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 2h.

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