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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Merksem is to bus via Antwerp which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Merksem is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Merksem?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Berchem Station perron 23 and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Merksem?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda and Antwerpen Diamant Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Essen to Merksem?

The distance between Essen and Merksem is 274 km. The road distance is 197 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Merksem without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Essen to Merksem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Merksem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Merksem train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Merksem?

The best way to get from Essen to Merksem is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Merksem bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Merksem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Merksem?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Merksem is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Essen to Merksem.

Where can I stay near Merksem?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Merksem.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Merksem 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 Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
4h 24m
€53–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats380
5h 24m
€22–47
Bus via Antwerp
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to AntwerpN1387
4h 30m
€23–47
Drive 197 km
1. Drive from Essen to Merksem197 km
2h 3m
€31–44

Essen to Merksem by train and tram

305Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Merksem Oudebareel via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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